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Welcome to The Grammar School at Leeds, a leading independent day school for boys and girls aged 3-18 years, based on the unique diamond model of education.

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Award for Rose Court’s young readers

Arkwright accolade for aspiring engineer

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10th Birthday Celebrations

12 months of birthday celebrations recognising this milestone anniversary for The Grammar School at Leeds

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GSAl Pupil Progress

Pupil Progress

By the time they reach 16, independent school pupils are two years ahead of where one would expect them to be.

University of Durham Research 2015

GSAL Higher Education

Higher Education

92% of all ISC pupils went on to higher education in 2015.

ISC Census and Annual Report 2016

GSAL Activities

Activities

We estimate that ISC pupils on average spend 4-5 hours a week engaged in sport activities compared to less than 2 hours a week nationally.

ISC Census and Annual Report 2016

GSAL Examinations

Examinations

At A-level half of exams were graded A* or A compared to one quarter nationally.

ISC Census and Annual Report 2016

Inspiring confidence. Caring deeply. Satisfying curiosity. Fulfilling potential. Our excellent teachers identify and develop children’s individual abilities. They focus on each pupil personally, embrace their aspirations, offer every opportunity and help them to rise to any challenge.

Be inspired by The Grammar School at Leeds

we combine the best of both

We offer the best of both in the diamond model, with everyone’s potential maximised. Between 11 and 16, boys and girls are taught separately for academic subjects while mixing freely at all other times.

Single sex and
co-education

We offer the best of both in the diamond model, with everyone’s potential maximised. Between 11 and 16, boys and girls are taught separately for academic subjects while mixing freely at all other times.

Academic aspiration
and pastoral support

At GSAL, every child is known as an individual. Despite our size, we are like one large family. We benefit from the best range of opportunities because of our size, but we know and value every child. 

A fine heritage and a modern state of the art campus

We offer the best of both with our rich and proud histories as two schools in this city and now as a modern, merged school on a beautiful, state-of-the-art campus.

Primary and secondary education

We offer the best of both in terms of learning as well as a sense of family across all ages. We are one school and everyone has a part to play in that.

Academic excellence and a superb co-curricular experience

We offer the very best opportunities, developing the whole child and creating flexible, lifelong learners.

A sense of
responsibility
and service

We foster a sense of responsibility and service, giving back to the wider community with a willingness to reach out to others.

What we offer

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Room to Excel at GSAL

Room to Excel

GSAL offers an abundance of space and facilities across our 128-acre site at Alwoodley Gates in North Leeds.

All round excellence at GSAL

All round excellence

GSAL offers something for everyone, discovering and developing each pupil's wider potential.

Outstanding pastoral care at GSAL

Outstanding pastoral care

GSAL is a friendly environment. Our commitment to safeguarding and well-being comes from the heart.

Inspired for Life

If you can really inspire a child, their desire to learn is unstoppable. At The Grammar School at Leeds, we ignite imaginations and nurture a real love of learning that builds throughout a lifetime. Our teachers are an inspiration and are what elevates us to one of the leading independent schools in the North.

Sue Woodroofe | Principal 

Don’t take our word for it

see what our parents, pupils and staff say

"The school provides an excellent curriculum that is well planned, wide-ranging and enriching, together with an outstanding variety of extra-curricular activities. It meets its aim of offering a well balanced education that is suitable for pupils of all ages, aptitudes and interests highly successfully."

Independent Schools Inspectorate, 2011

"The school meets most successfully its aim to produce young people capable of high achievement."

Independent Schools Inspectorate, 2011

"Our students shine in all areas; we are proud of everything that they achieve and everything that they become."

Sue Woodroofe, Principal

"Students are pushed above their perceived potential to achieve excellence in their chosen fields."

Matthew (Y13)

"I like the teachers, the lessons are packed with information. I like the sports, my favourite is rugby."

Ben (Y6)

"GSAL gave me more than just a great education; it taught me to be confident, determined and hard-working."

Ellie (alumna)

"Teachers are always there to help me if I get stuck and there are loads of clubs and activities to get involved with."

Sam (Y7)

"She has personally flourished and gained in confidence and independence.. we are very proud of her results and performance."

Parent

News

  • Monday 17 September 2018

    Award for Rose Court’s young readers

    A visiting author who spent a day with pupils at Rose Court was so impressed that she nominated the school for a special award from The Society of Authors. Vivien Read More

  • Friday 14 September 2018

    Arkwright accolade for aspiring engineer

    Aspiring engineer Patrick Tonge, a Year 12 student at The Grammar School at Leeds, has been recognised as a future leader in the profession with the award of a prestigious Arkwright Read More

  • Thursday 23 August 2018

    Students celebrate increase in top grades at GCSE

    Students are celebrating at The Grammar School at Leeds today (23 August) after half of all GCSE grades achieved were the highest possible at A*/8 or above… a 7 per Read More

  • Thursday 16 August 2018

    Top 100 celebrate ABB or above

      One hundred students at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) achieved ABB or above, the coveted grades required by leading universities. Of these students, 54 picked up the top Read More

  • Tuesday 17 July 2018

    Lucas loses his locks for a good cause

    A student from The Grammar School at Leeds who had a close shave for charity is nearing his £1,000 fundraising target in aid of diabetes research. The fundraising effort was Read More

  • Thursday 12 July 2018

    Big Bang Fair prizes for student STEM projects

    Three teams of up-and-coming engineers from The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) presented innovative projects at a major regional event for science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). All three teams Read More

10th Birthday Celebrations

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12 months of birthday celebrations recognising this milestone anniversary for The Grammar School at Leeds

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Events

Open Events

We run several open events each year which you are welcome to attend. Most of these are Open Doors when you can visit the school on a normal school day. You will be shown around by one of our pupils and have the opportunity to view teaching in action. Staff will be on hand to answer your questions over a cup of coffee after your tour.

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