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 student population reflects a mixed community 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 .

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 12/12/2013

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1865
Number of Pupils: 1773
Number of Boys: 931
Number of Girls: 842

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 12.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British75.50%1338
Other (any other ethnic group)3.80%68
Other White3.60%63
White and Asian3.30%58
Other Asian2.50%44
Chinese2.10%38
White and Black Caribbean1.70%30
Indian1.50%27
Other Mixed1.50%26
Unclassified1.40%24
Pakistani1.00%18
African1.00%18
White and Black African0.70%12
Other Black0.20%4
Irish0.10%2
Bangladeshi0.10%1
Gypsy/Roma0.10%1
Caribbean0.10%1
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well above average (0.74)
Of the 222 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 216 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.74
Town average
0.05
Local authority average
0.11
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
63%
Town average
36%
Local authority average
30%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
64%
Town average
40%
Local authority average
45%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
57.6
Town average
44.5
Local authority average
44.7
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
5.2
Town average
3.8
Local authority average
3.9
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
95%

Nearby Schools

Primary

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

Secondary

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

Middle deemed secondary

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

16 plus

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

Not applicable

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.