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Excellence, Transformation, Community.

It is my pleasure to welcome you to Leeds West Academy, a transformational place of learning at the heart of its community. A community we are proud to be a part of and proud to represent. Our transformational journey is well on the way as confirmed by our ‘Good’ Ofsted judgement in May 2019 and again following a further two day inspection in September 2022.

At Leeds West Academy, we hold the six core values of Care, Commitment and Community at the centre of all we do. These three values alongside our three simple rules, Be Ready, Be Respectful, Be Safe are our architecture for success and underpin the ambition we have for our students and our community...

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Dan Whieldon Principal       

Students: Please report any issues or concerns by clicking the button below, we are here to help.
Parents and Carers should feel welcome to use our online form on the Safeguarding page to let us know of any issues or concerns that they may have.

 

Welcome to Leeds West Academy

Last Day of Term: Friday 18th July
Please note the academy will finish at 12:00pm on this day.

On the last day of school, students will have the opportunity to celebrate their successes.

Students must wear their normal school uniform or their PE kit.
Students eligible for Free School Meals can collect a grab bag at break time.

Start of Term Arrangements: September 2025

Please note the start-of-term details for Leeds West Academy:
Monday 1st & Tuesday 2nd September: Academy closed to all students (Staff Training Days)

Wednesday 3rd September:

Year 7 Induction Day 1
Students arrive between 08:00 and 08:20, in full uniform with equipment.
Induction activities will take place throughout the day to welcome Year 7 students.

Be Ready Day (Invitation-only meetings)
Selected students and families will attend Be Ready meetings between 13:00–18:00.
Families will be contacted this week by email with booking details.

Thursday 4th September:
Induction Day for Years 8–11 and continuation for Year 7.
Students arrive between 08:00 and 08:20, ready for a full day of induction activities.

Friday 5th September:
Timetabled lessons begin for all students.
Students should arrive between 08:00 and 08:20 and be in their form seat by 08:25.
If students have PE, they must bring their PE kit.

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Click here to read the Principal's letter regarding our recent Ofsted visit and to view the full Ofsted report. 

Penalty notice fines for school attendance has changed, find out more here.

If you have any safeguarding concerns, please visit the safeguarding page on our website for more details:

Leeds West Academy - Safeguarding