Leeds East Academy

About Leeds East Academy

Leeds East Academy is a vibrant, diverse and welcoming school community which is currently making excellent progress towards securing our ambition of being not only an outstanding but world class school within the next two years.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr Mark Ayres

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.7

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 71 responses • 7% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

53.5% positive 46.5% negative

My child feels safe at this school

59.1% positive 38% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

46.5% positive 49.3% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

70.4% positive 24% negative

My child does well at this school

64.8% positive 32.4% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 71 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

59.8

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

32.3

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.87

Progress 8

Well below average

19.5%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

34.8%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

27.1% entered EBacc

8.6% achieved EBacc

221 pupils in cohort

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

Reviews 4

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Ruth T

Parent Jun 1, 2023

5.0

"Excellent Facilities and Values"

We are really impressed with the facilities at Leeds East Academy and the emphasis on student wellbeing and values. The staff are friendly and approachable and my child is always encouraged to do their best.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Sophie G

Parent Jan 20, 2023

5.0

"Outstanding School with Outstanding Staff"

I have nothing but praise for Leeds East Academy. The staff were always supportive and went above and beyond to help my child achieve their goals. The Empower program was a particular highlight for us.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily B

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Exceptional School Community"

My child is so happy at Leeds East Academy. The staff are supportive and the facilities are excellent. They have a great focus on student wellbeing and values which I think is really important.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David W

Parent Apr 15, 2022

4.0

"Good Experience but Some Room for Improvement"

My child has attended Leeds East Academy for the past 5 years and generally has a positive experience. However, I feel that the school could do more to engage parents and provide regular updates on student progress.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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