Lighthouse School Leeds

Special
Free school
Ages 11 to 19

Ofsted: Good

Arthington House, Hospital Lane, Cookridge, Leeds, LS16 6QBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Lighthouse School Leeds is a special school in Leeds for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 11 March 2014, report published 9 April 2014

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

9 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score10.9

10.9, 35.2 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths11.1%

11.1%, 34.3 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths11.1%

11.1%, 53.7 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc0%

0%, 40.5 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score0.54

0.54, 3.55 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

102 pupils on roll, with places for 80

Eligible for free school meals24.5%

24.5%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.9%

5.9%, 15.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Lighthouse School Leeds

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Ormston School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Penny Field School	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	0% met the expected standard
Armley Grange School	3 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Not published
West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 1.9
West Oaks School	4 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	0% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Free schools special
Sector: Free school
Trust: LIGHTHOUSE EDUCATION TRUST
Age range: 11 to 19
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Mrs Emma Sullivan
Phone: 01134570605
Website: lighthouseschool.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Arthington House, Hospital Lane, Cookridge, Leeds, LS16 6QB
Local authority: Leeds
URN: 138380

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.