Summary
Leeds West Academy is a secondary school with academy status in Rodley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.[1] It is well known for specialising its area of education in the Performing Arts sector.[citation needed]
| Leeds West Academy | |
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 Leeds West Academy Building | |
| Address | |
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Intake Lane , , LS13 1DQ England | |
| Coordinates | 53°48′52″N 1°39′12″W / 53.814372°N 1.653333°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Established | September 2009 |
| Trust | White Rose Academies Trust |
| Department for Education URN | 135935 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Executive Principal | Christian Wilcocks |
| Principal | Dan Whieldon |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 16 |
| Enrolment | 1364 |
| Website | www |
History edit
Leeds West Academy was founded in September 2009, and replaced Intake High School which was on the same site and had the same head teacher. The academy moved into new buildings on the site in September 2011.[2] In 2019, the school formally closed its Sixth Form provision. [citation needed]
Links with other schools edit
The school has a partnership with Leeds East Academy and Leeds City Academy. The schools were previously sponsored by E-ACT, however in 2014 the schools joined the White Rose Academies Trust with Leeds City College as their sponsor.[3] Leeds West Academy specialises in performing arts (following Intake High School's specialism in this area) and English.[4]
Academic results edit
Its 2012 Ofsted report graded Leeds West Academy as "good"; however it found behaviour and safety of pupils only to be "adequate".[2]
Its 2019 Ofsted report graded Leeds West Academy as "good", with " outstanding features".[5]
Appointment of new Executive Principal & CEO edit
In May 2016 Andrew Whitaker was appointed as the new Executive Principal of White Rose Academies, replacing the previous Executive Principal/CEO, Annette Hall, with effect from September 2016. Andrew Whitaker was formerly headteacher at Todmorden High School and steered the school from an Ofsted rating of ‘requires improvement’ (2013) to ‘good with outstanding features’ (2015).
In July 2020 Andrew Whitaker was appointed CEO of White Rose Academies, leaving Christian Wilcocks as Executive Principal of the White Rose Academies Trust. Christian Wilcocks was formerly the Principal of Leeds West Academy, changing its Ofsted ratings from ‘requires improvement’ in late 2017, to "good", with "outstanding features"
As of July 2020, former vice principal, Dan Whieldon has replaced Christian Wilcocks as Principal for Leeds West Academy.[6]
Academy popularity and extension edit
Leeds West Academy has grown in popularity in recent years and the demand for places has led to an increase in pupil admission numbers and a new £5 million extension to the site which is due for completion in summer 2022.[7]
Notable former pupils edit
- Mel B, singer[8]
- Andrew-Lee Potts, actor[9]
- Chris Fountain, actor[10]
- Carolynne Poole, singer[11]
- Angela Griffin, actress[12]
- Tommy Taylor, Professional Wrestler[12]
- Jack P. Shepherd, actor[13]
- Natalie Anderson, actress[12]
- Jake Thackray, former teacher. English singer, songwriter and journalist[14]
- Billy George, gymnast[15]
- Laura Carter, actress and Big Brother 2016 contestant[16]
- Darshan Singh Bhuller, choreographer, director, and filmmaker[17]
- Vinette Robinson, actor (Sherlock, Doctor Who) (attended Intake High School)[18]
References edit
- ^ "Leeds West Academy - Home". www.leedswestacademy.org.uk.
- ^ a b "Leeds West Academy: Inspection Report" (PDF). Ofsted. March 2012. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ^ "The Leeds East Academy - White Rose Academies Trust". Archived from the original on 1 November 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
- ^ "Specialisms". Leeds West Academy. Archived from the original on 24 April 2013. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ^ "Ofsted Section 5 Report 2019". ofsted.gov.uk. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
- ^ westleedslife (27 May 2021). "Leeds West Academy appoints new principal as it aims for 'world class' standards". West Leeds Dispatch. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
- ^ westleedslife (22 November 2021). "Green light for £5.27m expansion of Leeds West Academy". West Leeds Dispatch. Retrieved 30 June 2022.
- ^ "Mel B 'honoured' as girl power makes a comeback in Leeds". Mel B ‘honoured’ as girl power makes a comeback in Leeds.
- ^ "Andrew-Lee Potts". Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- ^ "chris fountain Articles". What' s on TV.
- ^ "Leeds's own X Factor finalist aims to be country music star". www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk.
- ^ a b c "Donna Claire School of Dance - Slaithwaite - Tap - Ballet - Modern - Baby Ballet - Private Lessons". Archived from the original on 9 November 2013. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ^ "Cause for fun and music". www.halifaxcourier.co.uk.
- ^ "A life of Jake". www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk.
- ^ "Billy George: Leeds gymnast goes for glory on hit TV show Tumble". www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk.
- ^ "Cre8 Talent - Cre8 Carter". Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
- ^ "Behind the Phoenix Dance phenomenon". Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
- ^ "Pair are class act in TV 'Road' show". Telegraph & Argus. 5 November 2009. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
External links edit
- Official website