Open Special Mixed

West Oaks School

Crowther Place, Leeds, LS6 2ST
488 Pupils
500 Capacity
2–19 Age Range
41.70% FSM %
361 Boys
127 Girls
About West Oaks School

West Oaks School is a Not applicable Special schools serving Leeds and the surrounding area in Leeds with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 2–19 is part of the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

It has 488 pupils on roll. School capacity: 500. Current headteacher: Keeley Murray.

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

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Leeds
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Leeds
Parliamentary Constituency Leeds Central and Headingley
Ward Little London & Woodhouse
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10015607
URN 108133
Data Last Updated 09-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Ben Thaler Chair of Governors 08/02/2018 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joy Boyce Governor 12/06/2024 12/06/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Lynne Fickling Governor 01/03/2022 28/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Elaine Hampson Governor 15/09/2021 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Katie Hurley Governor 13/03/2019 10/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Professor Terence Karran Governor 01/09/2021 16/06/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Keeley Murray Governor 22/04/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr John Normington Governor 01/12/2021 30/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mohammad Shan-A-Khuda Governor 18/09/2024 18/09/2028 Elected by parents
Chris Tolson Governor 06/12/2023 05/12/2027 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
West Oaks School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Leeds, Leeds.
West Oaks School has 488 pupils, with a capacity of 500.
West Oaks School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
The Principal at West Oaks School is Mrs Keeley Murray.
West Oaks School is at Crowther Place, Leeds, LS6 2ST, in the Leeds local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at West Oaks School: Has a sixth form.
West Oaks School is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mrs Keeley Murray
Crowther Place, Leeds, LS6 2ST
Location
Quick Summary
URN 108133
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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