Horsforth School is a secondary school in Leeds, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter 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.
Horsforth School currently has around 1773 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.5% boys and 47.5% girls. Around 15.2% 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 6.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (75.5%).
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 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (90%) , including 58% who stay in school sixth forms and 24% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Lee Lane East, Leeds, LS18 5RF |
| Website: | http://www.horsforthschool.org |
| Telephone: | 01132265454 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Leeds |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Dr Paul Bell |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137775 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/12/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1865 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1773 |
| Number of Boys: | 931 |
| Number of Girls: | 842 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 75.50% | 1338 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.80% | 68 |
| Other White | 3.60% | 63 |
| White and Asian | 3.30% | 58 |
| Other Asian | 2.50% | 44 |
| Chinese | 2.10% | 38 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.70% | 30 |
| Indian | 1.50% | 27 |
| Other Mixed | 1.50% | 26 |
| Unclassified | 1.40% | 24 |
| Pakistani | 1.00% | 18 |
| African | 1.00% | 18 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 12 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Town Street , Horsforth LS18 5BL | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadgate Primary School North Broadgate Lane , Horsforth LS18 5AF | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadgate Junior School North Broadgate Lane , Horsforth LS18 5AF | - not rated | 577 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broadgate Infant School North Broadgate Lane , Horsforth LS18 5AF | - not rated | 577 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbrook Lane Primary School Westbrook Lane , Horsforth LS18 5AH | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsforth School Lee Lane East , Horsforth LS18 5RF | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horsforth School Lee Lane East , Horsforth LS18 5RF | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England High School Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | - not rated | 2,535 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Grange Church of England Academy Butcher Hill , LS16 5EA | 3out of 4 | 2,535 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name RC School Otley Old Road , LS16 6NF | - not rated | 2,676 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tinshill Middle School Wood Nook Drive , LS16 6NE | - not rated | 1,613 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vesper Gate Middle School Cragside Walk , LS5 3QE | - not rated | 2,135 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Middle School Green Lane , LS16 7EZ | - not rated | 2,337 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holt Park Middle School Farrar Lane , LS16 7NQ | - not rated | 2,898 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airedale and Wharfedale College Calverley Lane , Horsforth LS18 4RQ | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Trinity University Brownberrie Lane , LS18 5HD | - not rated | 921 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brownberrie Education Trust 173-179 New Road Side , Horsforth LS18 4DR | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Froebelian School Clarence Road , Horsforth LS18 4LB | - not rated | 1,383 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leeds Teaching and Learning Centre Woodnook Drive , Tinshill LS16 6NE | - not rated | 1,613 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tinshill Learning Centre Woodnook Drive , Tinshill LS16 6NE | - not rated | 1,613 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.