Question 1

How many private schools are there in Leeds?

Accepted Answer

There are 11 independent (private) schools in Leeds listed on FindGreatSchools, covering prep, senior and all-through schools. Each listing links to a full profile with pupil numbers, demographics and inspection information where published.

Question 2

What is the difference between an independent school and a private school?

Accepted Answer

Nothing — "independent school" and "private school" mean the same thing in the UK: a fee-paying school that operates outside local-authority control. Adding to the confusion, some of the oldest independent schools are traditionally known as "public schools".

Question 3

Who inspects private schools in Leeds?

Accepted Answer

Independent schools belonging to the Independent Schools Council are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted, while non-association independent schools are inspected by Ofsted. Where a school has a published Ofsted rating, we show it on its profile.

The best independent & private schools in Leeds

Al Kauthar Girls Academy

Core Training and Development limited

Gateways School

Leeds Menorah School

LS-TEN

Queenswood School

Richmond House School

Southway Independent School

The Froebelian School

The Grammar School At Leeds

Woodhouse Grove School

Private schools in Leeds — common questions

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