Horsforth School

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Good

Lee Lane East, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5RFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Horsforth School is a secondary school in Leeds for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. It ranks 10th of 33 secondary schools in Leeds. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 12 December 2013, report published 29 January 2014

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

251 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score57.3

57.3, 11.2 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths62.2%

62.2%, 16.8 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths82.9%

82.9%, 18.1 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc87.3%

87.3%, 46.8 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.47

5.47, 1.38 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

153 students

Average point score per A level entry40.90

40.90, 5.9 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,837 pupils on roll, with places for 1,865

Eligible for free school meals13.6%

13.6%, 12.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language10.1%

10.1%, 11.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16.7%

16.7%, 1.9 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.7%

1.7%, 4.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Horsforth School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Abbey Grange Church of England Academy	1 mile	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	Attainment 8: 55.9
Ralph Thoresby School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 39.7
Lawnswood School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 42.3
Benton Park School	2 miles	Ofsted: Requires improvement	Not published
Leeds West Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 41.7

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: HORSFORTH SCHOOL
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Dr Paul Bell
Phone: 01132265454
Website: horsforthschool.org (opens in a new tab)
Address: Lee Lane East, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5RF
Local authority: Leeds
URN: 137775

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.