Penny Field School
Penny Field School is a sponsored special academy in Leeds for boys and girls aged 2 to 19. It has 71 pupils and every place is taken. About 58 in every 100 pupils come from a low-income family, far more than at most schools in England. Ofsted's last grade was good, back in 2024.
Tongue Lane, Meanwood, Leeds, LS6 4QD0113 831 4222pennyfield.org.ukMrs Hannah Duffey headteacherAll details
What Ofsted found
Ofsted's last full inspection was on 18 April 2024, back when it gave schools one overall grade. Read the report on Ofsted's website.
Good overall.
Results
GCSE results, summer 2025
3 pupils sat their GCSEs. Here is how they did against every state secondary in England.
All GCSE measures, year by year
| Measure | 2025 | 2024 | 2022 | 2019† | 2018† | 2017† | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils at the end of Year 11 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 15 | 10 | – | – |
| Average GCSE scoreAttainment 8 | – | – | – | 3.6 | 1.2 | 9.9 | 45.8 | 46.8 |
| Progress from age 11Progress 8 | – | – | – | -2.13 | -1.62 | -0.97 | – | – |
| Strong pass in English and mathsGrade 5+ in English and maths | – | – | – | 0% | 0% | 0% | 46% | 46% |
| Standard pass in English and mathsGrade 4+ in English and maths | – | – | – | 0% | 0% | 10% | 65% | 66% |
| Core subjects scoreEBacc average point score | – | – | – | 0.32 | 0.07 | – | 4.12 | 4.15 |
| Taking the core subjectsEBacc entry | – | – | – | 0% | 0% | 0% | 50% | 41% |
| Average GCSE score: low-income pupilsAttainment 8, disadvantaged | – | – | – | 6.4 | 0.0 | – | – | – |
| Average GCSE score: other pupilsAttainment 8, non-disadvantaged | – | – | – | 0.4 | 3.0 | – | – | – |
| Average GCSE score: pupils who started behindAttainment 8, low prior attainers | – | – | – | 0.2 | 1.3 | 8.6 | – | – |
† These results are for North West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre, the school this one replaced in May 2021. Same building and the same children. It got a new registration number, usually because it joined an academy trust.
Year 6 results (SATs), summer 2025
8 children took the tests. Here is how they did against every state primary in England. With a year group this small, a couple of children can move the percentages a long way.
All Year 6 measures, year by year
| Measure | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2019† | 2018† | 2017† | Leeds | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils tested | 8 | 6 | 8 | 17 | 12 | 8 | – | – |
| Reached the expected level at 11Expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 64% | 63% |
| Working above the expected levelHigher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 9% | 8% |
| Reading scoreReading average scaled score | – | – | – | 104.0 | 99.0 | – | 105.5 | 105.6 |
| Maths scoreMaths average scaled score | – | – | – | 107.0 | 81.0 | – | 104.8 | 104.6 |
| Grammar and spelling scoreGPS average scaled score | – | – | – | 110.0 | 97.0 | – | 105.5 | 105.2 |
| Expected level: readingReading expected standard | 0% | 0% | 0% | 6% | 8% | 0% | – | – |
| Expected level: mathsMaths expected standard | 0% | 0% | 0% | 6% | 0% | 0% | – | – |
| Expected level: writingWriting expected standard (teacher assessed) | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | – | – |
| Reading progressReading progress score | – | – | -2.1 | -6.9 | -3.3 | -4.4 | – | – |
| Maths progressMaths progress score | – | – | -3.8 | -6.9 | -5.1 | -4.7 | – | – |
There are no progress figures for 2025. That year group missed their Year 2 tests during Covid, so there was no starting point to measure from. Progress figures come back with the December 2026 results. Tests were cancelled altogether in 2020 and 2021.
† These results are for North West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre, the school this one replaced in May 2021. Same building and the same children. It got a new registration number, usually because it joined an academy trust.
Getting a place
Admissions policy not published.
Each council publishes its own figures on how many families applied and how far away the last child to get a place lived. We are adding councils one at a time. If you have a link to Leeds council's admissions booklet, send it to us.
Who goes here
Who the school teaches, from the latest school census.
The most common needs among pupils getting extra support: Profound and multiple learning difficulty (41), Severe learning difficulty (21), Specific learning difficulty (6), Moderate learning difficulty (1), Other difficulty or disability (1), language and communications needs (1).
How the mix of pupils has changed
| Census | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils on roll | 71 | 69 | 66 | 57 | 61 |
| Pupils from low-income familiesFree school meals | 58% | 49% | 53% | 49% | 51% |
| Pupils learning EnglishEnglish as an additional language | 31% | 29% | 33% | 26% | 28% |
| Pupils getting extra supportSEN support | – | 0% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
| Pupils with an EHC planEducation, health and care plans | – | 100% | 100% | 100% | 97% |
Attendance and behaviour
In 2024/25 pupils were in school 80.4% of the time. Across similar schools in England it was 94.8%.
Attendance year by year
| Measure | 2024/25 | 2023/24 | 2022/23 | 2021/22 | 2020/21 | 2018/19† | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sessions missedOverall absence | 19.7% | 19.4% | 18.7% | 17.8% | 12.0% | 12.9% | 5.2% |
| Missed with permissionAuthorised absence | 14.7% | 17.8% | 16.0% | 15.0% | 9.8% | 9.6% | – |
| Missed without permissionUnauthorised absence | 4.9% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 3.3% | – |
| Pupils missing a lot of schoolPersistent absence | 54.0% | 61.9% | 53.2% | 50.0% | 41.3% | 33.2% | 12.8% |
| SuspensionsSuspension rate | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | – | – | – |
| Permanent exclusionsPermanent exclusions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – |
† These attendance figures are for North West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre, the school this one replaced in May 2021. Same building and the same children. It got a new registration number, usually because it joined an academy trust.
Staff and money
From the government's count of school staff in November 2025 and the school's published accounts.
Money
From the academy accounts return, year to August 2025. The per-pupil figures are compared with other special schools in England that report their accounts the same way.
Reserves are the money left over at the end of the year, kept back for emergencies and big projects. Being in the red year after year is a warning sign. Very large reserves can mean money sitting in the bank instead of being spent on today's pupils. Academy figures are rounded to the nearest £1,000 and include a share of any money the trust holds centrally.
The area around the school
Crime figures come from police.uk. The police record each crime at the nearest of a fixed set of map points rather than the exact spot, so “within 500 m” is only rough. House prices are from HM Land Registry sales nearby over the last two years.
Nearby schools
The closest schools, nearest first. Hover over a row to see it on the map.
| School | Type | Distance | Pupils | Ofsted | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School | Roman Catholic | 260 m | 916 | Good 2023 | 85 | Compare |
| St Urban's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Academy | 420 m | 204 | Good 2022 | 80 | Compare |
| Manor Wood Primary School | Academy | 730 m | 490 | Not inspected | 73 | Compare |
| Carr Manor Community School | Foundation | 780 m | 1,541 | No overall grade 2025 | 85 | Compare |
| Alwoodley Primary School | Council | 0.7 miles | 464 | Good 2024 | 79 | Compare |
| Allerton High School | Council | 0.7 miles | 1,764 | Not inspected | 91 | Compare |
| Allerton CofE Primary School | Church of England | 0.7 miles | 624 | Good 2022 | 52 | Compare |
| St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy | Academy | 0.8 miles | 198 | Report card 2026 | 92 | Compare |
Questions parents ask
Is Penny Field School a good school?
Penny Field School doesn't have a score yet. Ofsted rated it good at its last inspection in April 2024.
What is Penny Field School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Penny Field School good at its last full inspection on 18 April 2024.
How good are Penny Field School's SATs results?
In summer 2025, 0% of Year 6 children reached the expected level in reading, writing and maths. Across England it was 63%. 0% went further and reached the higher level. The year group was small, so the percentages jump around a lot from year to year.
How many pupils does Penny Field School have?
71 pupils aged 2 to 19 were on the roll in January 2026. It has 71 places, so it is 100% full.
What is attendance like at Penny Field School?
Pupils were in school 80.4% of the time in 2024/25. Similar schools in England managed 94.8%. 54% of pupils missed at least a tenth of the year.
Does Penny Field School have a sixth form?
Yes.
These answers come straight from the figures on this page and update when new data comes out.
Contact and details
- Address
- Tongue Lane, Meanwood, Leeds, LS6 4QD
- Telephone
- 0113 831 4222
- Website
- www.pennyfield.org.uk
- Headteacher
- Mrs Hannah Duffey
- Type of school
- Sponsored special academy (Academy special sponsor led, academies)
- Phase
- Special school, ages 2-19, with nursery, with sixth form
- Gender
- Mixed
- Multi-academy trust
- Wellspring Academy Trust (33 schools)
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Ward
- Moortown
- Constituency
- Leeds North East
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 1 May 2021 (new provision)
- URN
- 145732 · LAESTAB 3837007 · UKPRN 10067064
- Formerly
- North West Specialist Inclusive Learning Centre
Recent changes
- New KS4 results for 2024/25
Where these figures come from
- School details: Department for Education, Get Information About Schools, refreshed daily (this page rebuilt 13 September 2026).
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, monthly; latest publication in our data 27 August 2026.
- GCSE results: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25 final.
- Year 6 results: DfE key stage 2 tables, 2024/25.
- Attendance: DfE pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25 full year.
- Pupil characteristics: DfE school census, January 2026.
- Staff: DfE school workforce census, November 2025.
- Pupil premium: DfE allocations and conditions of grant, 2026 to 2027.
- Money: DfE financial benchmarking and insights tool, academy accounts return 2024/25.
- Neighbourhood: police.uk street-level crime, HM Land Registry price paid data, NaPTAN bus stops, English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
- All under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Full list and update calendar.