Oulton Academy
Academy sponsor led
Leeds, LS26 8EX
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 39% in England
19 of 41 in Leeds
Pupils
1,132
First preferences per place
0.88
2026/27
Absence
12.0%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 51.0 | 46.9 | 44.9 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56% | 45% | 52% | |
| Average English grade | 5.4 | 5.2 | 4.7 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 62% | 49% | 56% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.52 | 0.43 | — |
67% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Rodillian Academy · 1.8 mi · No rating · Top 44% in England
- Outwood Grange Academy · 3.0 mi · Good · Top 31% in England
- Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy · 3.2 mi · Good
- Outwood Academy City Fields · 3.4 mi · Good · Bottom 21% in England
- Brigshaw High School · 3.4 mi · No rating · Bottom 50% in England
- Outwood Academy Freeston · 3.5 mi · Not judged · Bottom 38% in England
The neighbourhood
Oulton Academy is in Rothwell Outer (typical home £257,500, crime average).
What is Oulton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Oulton Academy is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Oulton Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Oulton Academy is in the top 39% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.