Lighthouse School Leeds is a sixth form special school in Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this special school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Lighthouse School Leeds has a Progress 8 score of -2.21 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 7.0, 14% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 21.7%, 14% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 16.9%.
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Lighthouse School Leeds has a Progress 8 score of -2.21, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 7.0. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
14% of students at Lighthouse School Leeds achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Lighthouse School Leeds has an overall absence rate of 16.9%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Lighthouse School Leeds is 21.7%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
14% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Lighthouse School Leeds was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in April 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Lighthouse School Leeds is next inspection expected around 2027.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Lighthouse School Leeds's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
253/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
128/mo
51% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 10.7 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.8
Bus Stops
13
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Horsforth Rail Station
1.2km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.