LeAF Studio

About LeAF Studio

LEAF Studio provides a bespoke education for 13-19 year olds, combining a core academic curriculum with high quality vocational studies in Performing Arts & Sport.

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Key Facts

Founded 2012

Head/Principal Nadine Lapskas

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.3

Teaching Quality 4.0

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.8

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 86 responses • 18.7% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

96.5% positive 3.5% negative

My child feels safe at this school

96.5% positive 2.3% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

89.5% positive 5.8% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

91.8% positive 4.7% negative

My child does well at this school

84.9% positive 8.2% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 86 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

27.1

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

42.5

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.18

Progress 8

Below average

32.1%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

59.3%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

6.2% entered EBacc

4.9% achieved EBacc

81 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 5

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Parent

Parent Oct 12, 2023

4.0

"leaf is good"

i love leaf training is so beneficial to mental and physical health and the mental health support is very good. there some scary kids there and the behaviour and homework policy is very strict but overall it’s a good school

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily W

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"A great choice for our son!"

We decided to send our son to LEAF Studio after hearing about the excellent facilities and specialism in Performing Arts. He's absolutely thriving here, and we love the emphasis on core values like respect and teamwork. The teachers are all so supportive and passionate about what they do.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Ryan T

Parent Jun 1, 2022

4.0

"Good but some improvements needed"

We've been pleased with the education our daughter has received at LEAF Studio, particularly in the Performing Arts department. However, we feel that the school could do more to support students with additional needs. The facilities are excellent, and the staff are mostly very friendly and approachable.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Parent

Parent Oct 7, 2021

1.0

"Absolutely awful!!!"

Absolutely shocking constant bullying and no other students are disciplined. Absolute mayhem, fights happening as well

Awful, don’t recommend in the slightest

Safety & Wellbeing 1/5

Teaching & Learning 1/5

Communication 1/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5

Facilities 1/5

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Helen B

Parent Mar 1, 2021

5.0

"Excellent education and facilities"

We sent our son to LEAF Studio a few years ago, and he had a fantastic time. He loved the dual-career approach and the opportunities to gain sector-specific skills in Sport Science. The facilities are top-notch, and the staff are all so dedicated to helping students achieve their goals.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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