Co-op Academy Priesthorpe
Priesthorpe Lane, Farsley, Pudsey, LS28 5SGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Co-op Academy Priesthorpe is a secondary school in Pudsey for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. It ranks 33rd of 42 secondary schools in Leeds. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 February 2024, report published 19 March 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 February 2024
Pupils at Co-op Priesthorpe Academy are proud to be part of an inclusive community. All pupils are members of small coaching groups where they can maturely consider current affairs and develop strong bonds of friendship. These groups also help to foster the strong relationships between pupils and staff that inspectors saw throughout the inspection. Sixth-form students know that they are an integral part of the Priesthorpe community. They receive targeted help and advice which means they are well prepared for the steps they want to take as they leave the sixth-form provision. Behaviour across the school is calm and orderly. Pupils know that bullying and derogatory language will be dealt with quickly but it is rare for such incidents to occur. Teachers' consistent application of high expectations means that pupils know what is expected of them. Pupils treat each other with respect and feel safe. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are effectively supported. Teachers receive clear information about the needs of all pupils. They use this information well, for example, by considering how they might help pupils to take advantage of the extensive extra-curricular clubs and activities that are offered.
What the school should improve
- In some cases, a small number of pupils need support from teachers and adults to regulate their behaviour at social times. A small number of pupils do not demonstrate the thirst for knowledge that leaders expect in lessons. This means that some pupils are not able to take full advantage of the curriculum offer. Leaders should continue to develop strategies and actions to build high levels of motivation and engagement from all pupils.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
206 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,013 pupils on roll, with places for 1,140
Schools near Co-op Academy Priesthorpe
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pudsey Grammar School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 44.0 |
| Leeds West Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 41.7 |
| Laisterdyke Leadership Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 36.1 |
| Crawshaw Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Attainment 8: 45.2 |
| Woodhouse Grove School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 22.2 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Louise Pratt
- Phone
- 01132574115
- Address
- Priesthorpe Lane, Farsley, Pudsey, LS28 5SG
- Local authority
- Leeds
- URN
- 144588
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.