West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre

About West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre

West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre is a community special school in Pudsey, Leeds, England, for pupils aged 2–19. It has 287 pupils on roll. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 1.6 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 56.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Leeds →

School Type

Community special school

Age Range

Ages 2–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

287 / 205 (140%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

4 Town Street, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 6HL

Phone

01133862450

Headteacher

Michelle Handscombe

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre?

West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre is a community special school in Pudsey, Leeds, England, for pupils aged 2–19.

How many pupils does West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre have?

West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre has 287 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre perform at GCSE?

Pupils at West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 1.6 in 2025/26.

How does West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre?

West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre is located at 4 Town Street, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 6HL.