Lawnswood School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Lawnswood School
Address: Ring Road, West Park
Town/City: Leeds
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: LS16 5AG
Telephone Number: 0113 284 4020
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Joanna Bell
Capacity: 1669
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1307 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 78% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 48.6%

Location and administration

URN: 108055
DfE Number: 383/4006
UKPRN: 10003793
UPRN: 72170953
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Leeds (E08000035)
Constituency: Leeds Central and Headingley (E14001319)
Electoral Ward: Weetwood (E05011413)

Easting & Northing: 426743E, 437814N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 50' 11.52" N 1° 35' 41.87" W
Plus Code: 9C5WRCP4+J2

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mrs Maggie Beech - Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 February 2030.
  • Mrs Joanna Bell - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2015 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
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