Gateways School
Same Leeds area with a comparable local commute
School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
The Grammar School At Leeds is a private secondary-stage school in Leeds, West Yorkshire, with a published age range of 2-19.
Private school Co-ed Ages 2-19 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-19
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
The Grammar School At Leeds
1
On this page
At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-19
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
The Grammar School at Leeds is defined by its diamond model: from Years 7 to 11, girls and boys are taught separately for academic lessons while sharing pastoral and co-curricular life. That arrangement sits within a mixed independent day school for ages 2 to 19, with a Sixth Form and a 140-acre Alwoodley Gates campus.
Senior study covers English, mathematics, sciences, languages and religious studies alongside art, computing, design technology, drama, food technology, geography, history, music, PE and PSHE. Latin is available earlier, and Sixth Form students choose from a diverse A-level programme with room for independent study. The subject range leaves space for both specialist interests and a broad academic foundation.
More than 200 clubs, activities and house competitions extend the week into sport, music, drama, outdoor learning, enterprise and academic societies. Senior pupils can take part in outdoor Shakespeare and the annual musical, while the Cryer centre, laboratories, library, recording studio and sports facilities support the wider programme. There is no boarding provision.
Applications are made directly through the online process. Year 12 entry normally requires six GCSE grade 6s including English and mathematics, followed by January assessments and interviews. Bursary applicants have a separate means-tested route. The result is an academically selective senior pathway with a clear distinction between the diamond classroom model and the shared life around it.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 44.8 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 45.3% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Leeds and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 44.8
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 2.30
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Leeds and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 2-19
- Principal
- Mr Mike Hall
- Pupil roll
- 2,071 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Alwoodley Gates, Harrogate Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire
- Postcode
- LS17 8GS
- Area
- Leeds
School leadership
- Principal
- Mr Mike Hall
School contact
- School phone
- 01132291552
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01132291552
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Senior-school tuition, VAT inclusive where applicable
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Bursaries available
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 44.8 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 2.30 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 45.3% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 47.08 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 10 October 2023
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2023 records an inspection beginning 10 October 2023. The report says the relevant standards were met.
Similar schools and comparisons
Similar schools and comparisons
Nearby schools families also consider
Local rivals appear first, followed by nearby alternatives where the journey and admissions route are still comparable.
LS-TEN
Same Leeds area with a comparable local commute
Woodhouse Grove School
Same Leeds area with a comparable local commute
Ashville College
Same Leeds area with a comparable local commute
Nearby schools with similar results
Closest comparable alternatives with a similar academic profile, so parents can weigh local fit and results together.
The Branch Christian School
Nearby option with a similar Ofsted and sixth-form picture
ES Independent School Kirklees
Nearby option with a similar Ofsted and sixth-form picture
Sol Christian Academy
Nearby option with a similar Ofsted and sixth-form picture
Shortlist comparisons
Explore this school in context
Private schools near Leeds
Independent secondary-stage school profiles with direct-application, age range and boarding context.
Best Grammar Schools by A-level Results
Explore the best grammar schools by A-level results in the UK, ranked by the published share of students achieving AAB or better at A level.
Related pages and guides
Related pages and guides
Area and ranking pages
Private schools near Leeds
Independent secondary-stage school profiles with direct-application, age range and boarding context.
Best Grammar Schools by A-level Results
Explore the best grammar schools by A-level results in the UK, ranked by the published share of students achieving AAB or better at A level.
Guides and related reading
Related guides are still being added.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Grammar School At Leeds handle admissions?
Grammar School At Leeds handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Grammar School At Leeds?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Grammar School At Leeds?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Grammar School At Leeds?
Grammar School At Leeds is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 10 October 2023.