Leeds West Academy
| Leeds West Academy | |
|---|---|
.jpg) | |
| Address | |
 | |
Intake Lane , , LS13 1DQ | |
| Coordinates | 53°48′52″N 1°39′12″W / 53.814372°N 1.653333°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Established | September 2009 |
| Department for Education URN | 135936 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Executive Principal | Andrew Whitaker |
| Principal | Christian Wilcocks |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 16 |
| Website | Official website |
Leeds West Academy is a secondary school with academy status in Rodley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.[1]
History
Leeds West Academy was founded in September 2009, and replaced Intake High School which was on the same site and had the same head teacher. The academy moved into new buildings on the site in September 2011.[2] In 2019, the school will formally close its Sixth Form provision and there will be no new applications for 2018 entry.
Links with other schools
The school has a partnership with Leeds East Academy and Leeds City Academy. The schools were previously sponsored by E-ACT, however in 2014 the schools joined the White Rose Academies Trust with Leeds City College as their sponsor.[3] Leeds West Academy specialises in performing arts (following Intake High School's specialism in this area) and English.[4]
Academic results
Its 2012 Ofsted report graded Leeds West Academy as "good"; however it found behaviour and safety of pupils only to be "adequate".[2]
Appointment of new Executive Principal
In May 2016 Andrew Whitaker was appointed as the new Executive Principal of White Rose Academies, replacing the previous Executive Principal/CEO, Annette Hall, with effect from September 2016. Andrew Whitaker was formerly headteacher at Todmorden High School and steered the school from an Ofsted rating of ‘requires improvement’ (2013) to ‘good with outstanding features’ (2015).
Notable former pupils
- Mel B, singer[5]
- Andrew-Lee Potts, actor[6]
- Chris Fountain, actor[7]
- Carolynne Poole, singer[8]
- Angela Griffin, actress[9]
- Tommy Taylor (wrestler), Professional Wrestler[9]
- Jack P. Shepherd, actor[10]
- Natalie Anderson, actress[9]
- Jake Thackray, former teacher. English singer, songwriter and journalist[11]
- Billy George, gymnast[12]
- Laura Carter, actress and Big Brother 2016 contestant[13]
- Darshan Singh Bhuller, choreographer, director, and filmmaker[14]
References
- ^ "Leeds West Academy - Home". www.leedswestacademy.org.uk.
- ^ a b "Leeds West Academy: Inspection Report" (PDF). Ofsted. March 2012. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 1 November 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Specialisms". Leeds West Academy. Archived from the original on 24 April 2013. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ^ "Mel B 'honoured' as girl power makes a comeback in Leeds". Mel B ‘honoured’ as girl power makes a comeback in Leeds.
- ^ [1]
- ^ "chris fountain Articles". What' s on TV.
- ^ "Leeds's own X Factor finalist aims to be country music star". www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk.
- ^ a b c "Donna Claire School of Dance - Slaithwaite - Tap - Ballet - Modern - Baby Ballet - Private Lessons". Archived from the original on 9 November 2013. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ^ "Cause for fun and music". www.halifaxcourier.co.uk.
- ^ "A life of Jake". www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk.
- ^ "Billy George: Leeds gymnast goes for glory on hit TV show Tumble". www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Behind the Phoenix Dance phenomenon". Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 15 September 2017.