The Grammar School At Leeds
School summary
Spanning ages 3 to 18, The Grammar School At Leeds is a large, non-denominational independent school that draws families looking for continuity from the early years through to a substantial sixth form. With 667 pupils and an unusually generous pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 10 to 1, classes here are small by most measures, and the size of the sixth form, 365 strong, points to a settled school where many pupils stay on. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent in its most recent inspection, with the same top mark for pupils' personal development and all compliance standards met. Day fees run from roughly £13,149 to £14,355 a year.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 10 October 2023
Teaching & academics
The low pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 10 to 1 allows for close attention, and the strength of the sixth form suggests academic provision that holds pupils through to A level and beyond. The ISI's judgement of excellent extends to the quality of teaching and learning, a reassuring marker for parents weighing the cost.
Principal · Michael Hall
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- Non-denom
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Pupils in years 3-6 are only allowed to bring a mobile phone to school if they get the school bus. This must be a basic, non-internet enabled phone. Watches must be purely for time-keeping- no internet, video, audio, recording or calls/text functionality.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £13,149 - £14,355
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.