Ofsted school ratings in Leeds
In Leeds (Yorkshire and the Humber), 119 of 130 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 91.5%. That is 4.4 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 91.5%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 25
- Good
- 94
- Requires improvement
- 10
- Inadequate
- 1
- Graded schools
- 130
- rank 53/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Leeds (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Leeds | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 25 | 19.2% |
| Good | 94 | 72.3% |
| Requires improvement | 10 | 7.7% |
| Inadequate | 1 | 0.8% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Leeds
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 18 | 80 | 7 | 1 | 92.5% |
| Secondary | 7 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 85.0% |
| Special | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
More about Leeds
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
- Hillingdon92.1%
- Waltham Forest92.0%
- Wokingham91.7%
- West Berkshire91.3%
- Newcastle upon Tyne91.2%
- Darlington90.9%
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Leeds are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 119 of 130 graded state-funded schools in Leeds hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 91.5%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Leeds have?
- Leeds has 25 schools rated Outstanding and 94 rated Good, out of 130 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Leeds?
- 1 state-funded school is rated Inadequate in Leeds, and 10 rated Requires improvement, out of 130 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Leeds?
- By phase in Leeds: 92.5% of 106 primary schools; 85.0% of 20 secondary schools; 100.0% of 3 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Leeds compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Leeds ranks 53 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 91.5% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.