Best 3 Secondary schools in Wetherby – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Boston Spa Academy (Secondary) in Wetherby; Wetherby High School (Secondary) in Wetherby — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Boston Spa Academy and Wetherby High School. They are secondary phase and academy converter and foundation school type located around Wetherby, West Yorkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Boston Spa Academy), published Mar 2023. The lowest is 2 (Wetherby High School), published Feb 2019. The most recent inspection on record is for Boston Spa Academy (Mar 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,100, combined total ≈ 2,250, typical FSM 20–25%, range 20–25%–25–30%; all within the The GORSE Academies Trust trust.

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Attribute	Boston Spa Academy LS23 6RW	Wetherby High School LS22 6JS
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Foundation school
Location	Wetherby West Yorkshire LS23 6RW	Wetherby West Yorkshire LS22 6JS
Latest Ofsted	1 19 Mar 2023	2 27 Feb 2019
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1200	850
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	The GORSE Academies Trust	Leeds (383)
Website	www.bostonspa.leeds.sch.uk	www.wetherbyhigh.org.uk
Telephone	01937846636	01937522500
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Boston Spa Academy

LS23 6RW

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Wetherby
West Yorkshire
LS23 6RW
Ofsted: 1 19 Mar 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The GORSE Academies Trust
Website: www.bostonspa.leeds.sch.uk
Telephone: 01937846636

Wetherby High School

LS22 6JS

Phase / Type: Secondary • Foundation school
Location: Wetherby
West Yorkshire
LS22 6JS
Ofsted: 2 27 Feb 2019
Pupils: ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Leeds (383)
Website: www.wetherbyhigh.org.uk
Telephone: 01937522500

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.