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Bruntcliffe Academy

Bruntcliffe Lane, Leeds, LS27 0LZ
Part of: THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Bruntcliffe Academy
Leeds, LS27 0LZ
1,374 Pupils
1,400 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
24.80% FSM %
715 Boys
659 Girls
About Bruntcliffe Academy

Bruntcliffe Academy is a Secondary Academies serving Leeds and the surrounding area in Leeds with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

It has 1,374 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,400. Current headteacher: John Townsley.

Information on Bruntcliffe Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Leeds
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Leeds
Parliamentary Constituency Leeds South West and Morley
Ward Morley South
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-09-2015
UKPRN 10049657
URN 142056
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Tracey Thomas-Marshall Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louise Amos Local Governor 14/10/2024 13/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Grainne Dickerson Local Governor 14/10/2024 13/10/2028 Elected by parents
Ms Pascoe Gill Local Governor 01/02/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Julie Macleod Local Governor 30/06/2025 29/06/2029 Elected by parents
Kingsley Ofeimu Local Governor 01/09/2020 29/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Bethany Shepherd Local Governor 01/09/2023 30/06/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Mark Stuart Local Governor 14/10/2024 13/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Nick Young Local Governor 06/10/2025 05/10/2029 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
St Francis Catholic Primary School, Morley
0.71 km • Leeds
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The Morley Academy
0.96 km • Leeds
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Fountain Primary School
1 km • Leeds
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Morley Victoria Primary School
1.01 km • Leeds
Other
Asquith Primary School
1.26 km • Leeds
Other
Queenswood School
1.32 km • Leeds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bruntcliffe Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Leeds, Leeds.
Bruntcliffe Academy has 1,374 pupils, with a capacity of 1,400.
Bruntcliffe Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Bruntcliffe Academy is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Bruntcliffe Academy is Sir John Townsley.
Bruntcliffe Academy is at Bruntcliffe Lane, Morley, Leeds, LS27 0LZ, in the Leeds local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Bruntcliffe Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Bruntcliffe Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Sir John Townsley
Bruntcliffe Lane, Morley, Leeds, LS27 0LZ
01132523225
www.bruntcliffe.leeds.sch.uk
Location
LS27 0LZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 142056
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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