Leeds City Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 10 December 2024

Pupils thrive at this happy and inclusive school. They know that the school dedicates itself to helping them to become the best that they can be. Pupils are proud to be a part of the vibrant school community. Older pupils value the improving quality of education and the wonderful care that they are receiving. Pupils rise to the very high expectations the school has for them. Their behaviour is impressive. They conduct themselves very well in lessons. Pupils enjoy contributing to class discussions and working on their own. They are keen to learn. Pupils say the school welcomes them from the day they join. This includes pupils who join at different points in the year. The bespoke support they receive helps them to achieve well. The school provides many opportunities for pupils to develop their leadership skills. Pupils take on these roles with pride. The student council has an important voice in representing the core values of both the school and the trust. They have opportunities to build their aspirations through activities, such as visiting a global computing company in London. Female pupils promote female role models and lead academic lectures through their involvement in the 'empower group'. Such activities contribute well to the culture of respect in the school.

What the school should improve

• The persistent absence of some pupils remains high. This means they miss out on the valuable learning experiences the school provides. The school should continue to embed their attendance strategies to further reduce the persistent absence of some pupils.

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