Open Other Secondary Mixed

Oulton Academy

Pennington Lane, Leeds, LS26 8EX
Part of: CARLTON ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
1,094 Pupils
1,016 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
32.30% FSM %
547 Boys
547 Girls
About Oulton Academy

Oulton Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,094 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,016. Current headteacher: John Higgins.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Leeds or the school directly.

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 Wakefield and Rothwell
Ward Rothwell
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 CARLTON ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-04-2021
UKPRN 10088070
URN 148527
Data Last Updated 29-01-2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Oulton Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Leeds, Leeds.
Oulton Academy has 1,094 pupils, with a capacity of 1,016.
Oulton Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Oulton Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Oulton Academy is Mr John Higgins.
Oulton Academy is at Pennington Lane, Oulton, Leeds, LS26 8EX, in the Leeds local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Oulton Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Oulton Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr John Higgins
Pennington Lane, Oulton, Leeds, LS26 8EX
Location
Quick Summary
URN 148527
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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