Best secondary schools in Pudsey (2026)
Pudsey has 3 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Pudsey Grammar School, in the top 55% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 43.4, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Pudsey has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Bottom 46% in England |
Pudsey Grammar School Pudsey |
45.4 | 44.0 | 43% | No rating | |
2 Bottom 43% in England |
Crawshaw Academy Pudsey |
43.9 | 45.2 | 46% | Not judged | |
3 Bottom 35% in England |
Co-op Academy Priesthorpe Pudsey |
42.2 | 41.1 | 35% | Good |
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What is the best secondary school in Pudsey?
On exam results over the last three years, Pudsey Grammar School is the top-ranked secondary school in Pudsey, in the top 55% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.