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Co-op Academy Priesthorpe

Priesthorpe Lane, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 5SG

Good

Inspected 21 February 2024

Good
Ofsted
43.4
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–16
Ages
1,055
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Co-op Academy Priesthorpe

Co-op Academy Priesthorpe is an academy converter in Pudsey, Leeds, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,055 pupils on roll. It is part of THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 February 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.4 (2025/26). 37.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 32% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Leeds →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 11–16
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
1,055 / 1,140 (93%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Admissions Policy
Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection
21 February 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

37.2%
Free school meals
32%
EAL
5.6%
SEN support
16.2%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

43.4
Attainment 8
179 pupils
41.9%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
59.2%
Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

60%
To higher education
5%
To top-third universities
5%
To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

89%
Sustained destination
84%
Stayed in education
4%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.1%
Overall absence
29.7%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

61.68
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24
16.8
Pupils per teacher
↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24
22.05
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24
£49,172
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 9% on leadership pay
↓ −£714 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
6
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +5.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,119
Spend per pupil
£8,651
Income per pupil
58%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Priesthorpe Lane, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 5SG
Phone
01132574115
Headteacher
Louise Pratt

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Co-op Academy Priesthorpe?
Co-op Academy Priesthorpe is an academy converter in Pudsey, Leeds, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Co-op Academy Priesthorpe have?
Co-op Academy Priesthorpe has 1,055 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Co-op Academy Priesthorpe's Ofsted rating?
Co-op Academy Priesthorpe was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 February 2024).
How does Co-op Academy Priesthorpe perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Co-op Academy Priesthorpe achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.4 in 2025/26.
Is Co-op Academy Priesthorpe part of an academy trust?
Yes — Co-op Academy Priesthorpe is part of THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Co-op Academy Priesthorpe?
Co-op Academy Priesthorpe is located at Priesthorpe Lane, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 5SG.

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