Open Other Secondary Mixed

Horsforth School

Lee Lane East, Leeds, LS18 5RF
Part of: HORSFORTH SCHOOL (Single-academy trust)
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Horsforth School
Leeds, LS18 5RF
1,773 Pupils
1,865 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
15.20% FSM %
931 Boys
842 Girls
About Horsforth School

Horsforth School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Leeds, Leeds, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,773 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,865. Current headteacher: Paul Bell.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Leeds
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Leeds
Parliamentary Constituency Leeds North West
Ward Horsforth
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 Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor HORSFORTH SCHOOL
Opened 01-01-2012
UKPRN 10035989
URN 137775
Data Last Updated 09-07-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Dr Paul Bell Accounting Officer 01/09/2016 — N/A
Ms Rosemary Edwards Chair of Trustees 01/09/2018 29/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Emma Cheah Chief Financial Officer 01/01/2013 — N/A
Mrs Tracy Hartley Governance Professional - Single-Academy Trust (SAT) 01/09/2014 — N/A
Mr Thomas Bentley Member 12/06/2017 — Original (signatory) members
Mr Colin Booth Member 12/06/2017 11/12/2025 Original (signatory) members
Ms Rosemary Edwards Member 29/11/2017 — Appointed by GB/board
Mr Martin Hughes Member 12/07/2017 — Appointed by academy members
Mr Steve Jex Member 10/12/2024 — Any additional members appointed by the members of the academy trust
Ms Jenny Share Member 11/06/2018 — Appointed by academy members
Mrs Helen Shearer Member 10/12/2024 — Any additional members appointed by the members of the academy trust
Dr Paul Bell Trustee 21/08/2024 31/08/2028 Appointed by academy members
Schools Nearby
St Margaret's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
0.32 km • Leeds
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Broadgate Primary School
0.53 km • Leeds
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Westbrook Lane Primary School
0.58 km • Leeds
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Horsforth
0.64 km • Leeds
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West End Primary School
0.82 km • Leeds
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Leeds Trinity University
0.84 km • Leeds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Horsforth School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Leeds, Leeds.
Horsforth School has 1,773 pupils, with a capacity of 1,865.
Horsforth School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Horsforth School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Horsforth School is Dr Paul Bell.
Horsforth School is at Lee Lane East, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5RF, in the Leeds local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Horsforth School: Has a sixth form.
Horsforth School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Dr Paul Bell
Lee Lane East, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5RF
01132265454
www.horsforthschool.org
Location
LS18 5RF  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137775
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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