Open State Secondary Mixed

Lawnswood School

Ring Road, Leeds, LS16 5AG
1,396 Pupils
1,669 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
42.80% FSM %
714 Boys
682 Girls
About Lawnswood School

Lawnswood School is a Secondary Local authority maintained schools serving Leeds and the surrounding area in Leeds with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

It has 1,396 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,669. Current headteacher: Joanna Bell.

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

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Leeds
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Leeds
Parliamentary Constituency Leeds Central and Headingley
Ward Weetwood
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 No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10003793
URN 108055
Data Last Updated 24-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Lucy Omidiran Chair of Governors 23/01/2025 15/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Angelo Basu Governor 13/11/2019 03/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Maggie Beech Governor 11/02/2026 10/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joanna Bell Governor 01/01/2015 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Cathy Cammegh Governor 06/02/2025 08/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Paul Cockerill Governor 26/06/2025 08/12/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Matthew Garman Governor 30/03/2019 11/02/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Cathy Gurney Governor 13/11/2019 12/11/2027 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Ms Clara Hiskey Governor 29/03/2023 28/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Becky McNutt Governor 19/06/2023 08/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Lucy Omidiran Governor 03/03/2021 15/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kathy Page Governor 13/07/2017 12/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Lawnswood School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Leeds, Leeds.
Lawnswood School has 1,396 pupils, with a capacity of 1,669.
Lawnswood School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Lawnswood School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Lawnswood School is Mrs Joanna Bell.
Lawnswood School is at Ring Road, West Park, Leeds, LS16 5AG, in the Leeds local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Lawnswood School: Has a sixth form.
Lawnswood School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Joanna Bell
Ring Road, West Park, Leeds, LS16 5AG
Location
Quick Summary
URN 108055
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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