How many pupils does Wetherby High School have?

Wetherby High School has 783 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Wetherby High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Wetherby High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.2 in 2025/26.

Is Wetherby High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Wetherby High School is part of Leeds Learning Alliance.

Where is Wetherby High School?

Wetherby High School is located at Hallfield Lane, Wetherby, Leeds, LS22 6JS.

Wetherby High School

Hallfield Lane, Wetherby, Leeds, LS22 6JS

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

49.2

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

783

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Foundation school

Type

About Wetherby High School

Wetherby High School is a foundation school in Wetherby, Leeds, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 783 pupils on roll. It is part of Leeds Learning Alliance. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.2 (2025/26). 27.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Leeds →
School Type: Foundation school
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 783 / 850 (92%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

27.7%

Free school meals

6.6%

EAL

1.5%

SEN support

14.8%

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)

49.2

Attainment 8

144 pupils

50.7%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

72.2%

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.

Where pupils go next

89%

Sustained destination

80%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.1%

Overall absence

25.0%

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.

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

18.2

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.4 vs 2023/24

7.16

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.7 vs 2023/24

£45,380

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 9% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,331 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£7,122

Spend per pupil

£7,318

Income per pupil

51%

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: Hallfield Lane, Wetherby, Leeds, LS22 6JS
Phone: 01937522500
Headteacher: S Jefferson
Website: http://www.wetherbyhigh.org.uk

Academy Trust

Leeds Learning Alliance

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Wetherby High School?: Wetherby High School is a foundation school in Wetherby, Leeds, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Wetherby High School have?: Wetherby High School has 783 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Wetherby High School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Wetherby High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.2 in 2025/26.
Is Wetherby High School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Wetherby High School is part of Leeds Learning Alliance.
Where is Wetherby High School?: Wetherby High School is located at Hallfield Lane, Wetherby, Leeds, LS22 6JS.

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