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Leeds City Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Leeds City Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Leeds , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1034 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,034

Pupils

1,050

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

Leeds City Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Leeds City Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Leeds. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Leeds before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Leeds City Academy — School Information

Full address
Bedford Field, Woodhouse Cliff, Leeds, LS6 2LG
Local authority
Leeds
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
55.4% of pupils
DfE URN
139646

Other Secondary Schools in Leeds

If Leeds City Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Leeds are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Leeds City Academy

Is Leeds City Academy oversubscribed?

Leeds City Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1050 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Leeds City Academy?

Admission to Leeds City Academy is managed by Leeds. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Leeds City Academy cover?

Leeds City Academy is a secondary school in Leeds, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Leeds City Academy?

Leeds City Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.