Leeds West Academy
| Leeds West Academy | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
 | |
Intake Lane , , LS13 1DQ | |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Established | September 2009 |
| Department for Education URN | 135935 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Executive Principal | Andrew Whitaker |
| Principal | Christian Wilcocks |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Website | http://www.leedswestacademy.org.uk |
Leeds West Academy is a secondary school with academy status in Bramley, 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 current Executive Principal/CEO, Annette Hall, with effect from September 2016. Andrew Whitaker was formally 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
- ^ a b "Leeds West Academy: Inspection Report" (PDF). Ofsted. March 2012. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ^ http://www.leedseast-academy.co.uk/News/White-Rose-Academies-Trust/
- ^ "Specialisms". Leeds West Academy. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ^ Mel B ‘honoured’ as girl power makes a comeback in Leeds | leeds.gov.uk
- ^ http://movies.amctv.com/person/en/andrew_lee_potts
- ^ Chris Fountain | Characters, Cast and Profiles | What's on TV
- ^ Leeds’s own X Factor finalist aims to be country music star - Yorkshire Evening Post
- ^ a b c Donna Claire School of Dance | Slaithwaite | Tap | Ballet | Modern | Baby Ballet | Private Lessons
- ^ Cause for fun and music - Halifax Courier
- ^ http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/a-life-of-jake-1-2277535
- ^ http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/what-s-on/arts-entertainment/billy-george-leeds-gymnast-goes-for-glory-on-hit-tv-show-tumble-1-6838182
- ^ http://cre8talent.co.uk/cre8-talent-actors/actresses/cre8-carter/
- ^ "Behind the Phoenix Dance phenomenon". Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 15 September 2017.
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