Leek High School is a secondary school in Leek, serving pupils aged 13 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.
Leek High School currently has around 253 pupils on roll, which is about 38% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49% boys and 51% girls. Around 27.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (94.1%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (81%) , including 31% who stay in school sixth forms and 46% progressing to further education , while 10% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Springfield Road, Leek, ST13 6EU |
| Website: | https://lhs.ttlt.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01538225050 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Staffordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Kevin Graham |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 142711 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 13 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 665 |
| Number of Pupils: | 253 |
| Number of Boys: | 124 |
| Number of Girls: | 129 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 12.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 94.10% | 238 |
| Other White | 2.40% | 6 |
| African | 1.20% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 0.80% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.80% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leek First School East Street , ST13 6LF | 3out of 4 | 328 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leek First School East Street , ST13 6LF | - not rated | 328 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beresford Memorial CofE (A) First School Novi Lane , ST13 6NR | - not rated | 586 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beresford Memorial CofE First School Novi Lane , ST13 6NR | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE (A) First School Cheadle Road , ST13 5QY | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leek High Specialist Technology School Springfield Road , ST13 6EU | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leek High School Springfield Road , ST13 6EU | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood College Westwood Park , ST13 8NP | - not rated | 3,132 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood College Westwood Park , ST13 8NP | 2out of 4 | 3,132 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churnet View Middle School Churnet View , ST13 6PU | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churnet View Middle School Churnet View , ST13 6PU | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's CofE(VA) Junior High School Westwood Road , ST13 8DN | - not rated | 2,386 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy Westwood Road , ST13 8DN | - not rated | 2,386 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leek College of Further Education and School of Art Stockwell Street , ST13 6DP | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Meadows School Springfield Road , ST13 6EU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows School Springfield Road , ST13 6EU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield School Springfield Road , ST13 6LQ | 3out of 4 | 247 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Community Special School Springfield Road , ST13 6LQ | - not rated | 247 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hedges Independent School 11 Carlton Terrace , ST13 6HE | - not rated | 387 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.