Schools in Leeds
Moving to Leeds? These are the schools closest to the centre of Leeds, West Yorkshire — each with how far it is and a link to its latest Ofsted report.
Nearest doesn't mean a guaranteed place: catchment areas are set by Leeds City Council and shift year to year. Use this to get a feel for the area, then check the official rules on GOV.UK school admissions. Popular areas locally include Headingley, Chapel Allerton and Roundhay.
Last updated: August 2026
Nearest schools to Leeds centre
- 0.5 mi
Blenheim Primary School
Primary · LS2 9EX
- 0.7 mi
Rosebank Primary School
Primary · LS3 1JP
- 0.8 mi
Little London Academy
Primary · LS7 1SR
- 0.9 mi
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · LS9 7SG
- 0.9 mi
The Ruth Gorse Academy
Secondary · LS10 1HW
- 1.1 mi
Quarry Mount Primary School
Primary · LS6 2JP
- 1.1 mi
Castleton Primary School
Primary · LS12 1JZ
- 1.1 mi
University Technical College Leeds
Secondary · LS10 1LA
- 1.1 mi
Mount St Mary's Catholic High School
Secondary · LS9 8LA
- 1.1 mi
Shakespeare Primary School
Primary · LS9 7NP
- 1.1 mi
Lane End Primary School
Primary · LS11 6AA
- 1.1 mi
Dixons Trinity Chapeltown
All-through · LS7 4AW
These are the schools nearest the centre of Leeds. Checking a specific street or estate? Open the school checker and enter the postcode to centre the results there — with catchment guidance and how the data works.
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Common questions
- How do I check schools in a specific Leeds postcode?
- This page shows the schools nearest the centre of Leeds. For a specific street or estate, enter its postcode in the school checker and you'll get the nearest schools to that exact point.
- Are these the best schools in Leeds?
- We don't rank schools — we show the nearest ones and link each to its live Ofsted report so you can judge for yourself. Ofsted moved to report cards under a new framework in late 2025, so open the report for the current picture.
- How do I apply for a school place in Leeds?
- You apply through Leeds City Council, not the school directly, and the deadlines are firm — usually mid-January for primary and the end of October for secondary. GOV.UK's school admissions pages link to the council's application process.