Leeds West Academy Achieves Best-Ever GCSE Results
GCSE Results 2025
Leeds West Academy is proudly celebrating its best-ever GCSE results, marking a significant milestone in the academy’s journey of continued improvement and academic excellence.
Today, students, families, and staff came together to celebrate a year of outstanding outcomes. These results are a testament to the dedication, ambition, and hard work of our students, supported by the relentless efforts of our staff and the wider school community.
Key Highlights:
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A 6% increase in students achieving Grade 5 or above in both English and Maths
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An 11% increase in students achieving Grade 4 or above in both subjects
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A 12% increase in Maths attainment at Grade 4+, and 8% at Grade 5+
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An 8% increase in English attainment at Grade 4+, and 5% at Grade 5+
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Record-breaking improvements across all other subjects
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Significant progress for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), with an average 6-point increase in attainment
These achievements follow a strong Ofsted report in October 2024, which reaffirmed the academy’s ‘Good’ rating and praised it as:
“A happy and inclusive school, where pupils can be themselves and feel valued.”
A Message from the Principal
Principal Dan Whieldon shared his pride in the academy’s progress:
“We are incredibly proud of this year’s results, which are the strongest in Leeds West Academy’s history. They reflect the resilience, ambition, and hard work of our students, and the tireless commitment of our staff, who go above and beyond every day.
Our culture of care, commitment, and community is at the heart of everything we do, and these results show just how far we’ve come.”
Looking to the Future
As students move on to sixth form, apprenticeships and further education, the academy remains committed to delivering exceptional outcomes and opportunities for every learner, continuing to build a school where all students can thrive.
