Guiseley School, based in Leeds, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Guiseley School currently has around 1427 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.9% boys and 50.1% girls. Around 12.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (85.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 90% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (81%) , including 47% who stay in school sixth forms and 34% progressing to further education , while 6% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Fieldhead Road, Leeds, LS20 8DT |
| Website: | http://www.guiseleyschool.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01943872315 |
| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Leeds |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Paul Clayton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 108085 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/09/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1450 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1427 |
| Number of Boys: | 712 |
| Number of Girls: | 715 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 22.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 85.90% | 1226 |
| Pakistani | 3.10% | 44 |
| Indian | 2.20% | 32 |
| White and Asian | 1.80% | 26 |
| Other White | 1.40% | 20 |
| Other Mixed | 1.10% | 16 |
| Chinese | 1.10% | 16 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.10% | 15 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 9 |
| African | 0.40% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 4 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 4 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guiseley Nursery School Oxford Road , Guisley LS20 9DA | - not rated | 744 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tranmere Park Primary School Ridge Close , Guiseley LS20 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Guiseley Primary School Oxford Road , Guiseley LS20 9DA | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Oswald's CofE Primary School The Green , Guiseley LS20 9BT | 3out of 4 | 830 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yeadon Westfield Infant School Westfield Grove , Yeadon LS19 7NQ | - not rated | 1,485 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ss Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, Yeadon Crofters Lea , Off New Road LS19 7HW | - not rated | 1,581 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guiseley School Fieldhead Road , Guiseley LS20 8DT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aireborough Grammar School New Road , Yeadon LS19 7HP | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Bradford Road , Menston LS29 6AE | - not rated | 1,410 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Comprehensive School, Menston Bradford Road , Menston LS29 6AE | - not rated | 1,410 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Benton Park School Harrogate Road , Rawdon LS19 6LX | - not rated | 2,990 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladderbanks Middle School Coverdale Way , Baildon BD17 6TE | - not rated | 3,247 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Dales School Bradford Road , Guiseley LS20 8PP | - not rated | 450 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The North West Silc Bradford Road , Guiseley LS20 8PP | - not rated | 450 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Meadows Academy Back Lane , LS20 8LS | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tranfield School Back Lane , Guiseley LS20 8LS | - not rated | 598 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Linton House Adolescent Unit High Royds Hospital , LS29 6AQ | - not rated | 1,820 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.