Leeds has 18 special schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 0 were outstanding or exceptional and 89% good or better, against 90% of special schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 30 Jun 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 0 outstanding or exceptional
- 16 good, strong or expected
- 2 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Special schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broomfield South SILC | Good | 29 Nov 2017 | LS10 |
| Cockburn Reach Academy | Expected | 3 Feb 2026 | LS11 |
| Co-op Academy Brierley | Expected | 19 May 2026 | LS9 |
| Future Horizons Leeds Ltd | Strong | 6 May 2026 | LS11 |
| Green Meadows Academy | Good | 25 Apr 2024 | LS20 |
| John Jamieson School | Strong | 2 Jun 2026 | LS8 |
| Lighthouse Futures Trust | Good | 2 Mar 2023 | LS6 |
| Lighthouse School Leeds | Good | 21 Nov 2017 | LS16 |
| Ormston School | Good | 3 Jul 2025 | LS6 |
| Penny Field School | Good | 19 Apr 2024 | LS6 |
| Springwell Leeds Academy | Good | 19 Jun 2019 | LS10 |
| St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa | Good | 8 Feb 2024 | LS23 |
| St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa | Good | 5 Mar 2026 | LS23 |
| The Pivot Academy LS East | Good | 27 Jun 2019 | LS14 |
| West Oaks School | Strong | 30 Jun 2026 | LS6 |
| West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre | Good | 19 Oct 2016 | LS28 |
| Armley Grange School | Requires improvement | 10 Nov 2023 | LS12 |
| Swarthmore Education Centre | Requires improvement | 22 Nov 2023 | LS3 |