John Smeaton Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Leeds, LS15 8TA
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 3% in England
39 of 41 in Leeds
Pupils
677
First preferences per place
0.94
2026/27
Absence
11.3%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 34.9 | 32.5 | 29.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 23% | 26% | 14% | |
| Average English grade | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.4 | 3.3 | 2.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 22% | 18% | 11% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.85 | -0.90 | — |
35% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Leeds East Academy · 1.1 mi · Not judged · Bottom 5% in England
- Temple Moor High School · 1.6 mi · No rating · Top 46% in England
- Bishop Young Church of England Academy · 1.9 mi · Good · Bottom 8% in England
- Corpus Christi Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy · 2.4 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 11% in England
- Garforth Academy · 2.4 mi · Not judged · Top 20% in England
- Temple Learning Academy · 2.4 mi · Report card · Bottom 2% in England
Best secondary schools in Leeds · Best secondary schools in West Yorkshire
The neighbourhood
John Smeaton Academy is in Cross Gates East & Manston (typical home £252,000, crime high).
What is John Smeaton Academy's Ofsted rating?
John Smeaton Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does John Smeaton Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, John Smeaton Academy is in the bottom 3% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.