Is Temple Learning Academy a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 25 November 2025 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Needs attention and three at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 42nd of 45 secondary schools in Leeds. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Temple Learning Academy's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Temple Learning Academy averaged an Attainment 8 score of 30.7 (England: 46.2). 19.3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

What are Temple Learning Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 23% of pupils at Temple Learning Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Temple Learning Academy?

Applications for Year 7 places at Temple Learning Academy starting in September 2028 close on 31 October 2027. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2028 (or the next working day).

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Temple Learning Academy

Neville Road, Leeds, LS15 0NN

Local ranking42nd of 45 secondary schools in Leeds

Ofsted: Needs attentionUpdated

All-through

Phase

1020

Capacity

4-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 25 November 2025. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 25 November 2025 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Needs attention
Early years: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 30.7 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 19.3% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 32.8% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 119

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 71.0%
Continued in education: 68.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 12.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 964
Boys: 481 (52%)
Girls: 437 (48%)
Capacity: 1020 (90% full)
SEND: 23.0%
FSM Eligible: 55.0%
EAL: 28.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.0%
SEN Support: 22.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 57.3
Budget per Pupil: £8,442/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 12.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 37.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Free schools
Phase: All-through
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 57.3%
Black African: 14.6%
White Other: 7.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.5%
Other: 3.1%
Mixed Other: 2.9%
Asian Other: 1.9%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.6%

57.3%

White British

14.6%

Black African

7.8%

White Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01132645456

info@tla.rklt.co.uk

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Neville Road

Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 141883
UKPRN: 10053823
Establishment No.: 4068
Trust: RED KITE LEARNING TRUST

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