Leeds West Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Leeds West Academy
Address: Intake Lane, Rodley
Town/City: Leeds
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: LS13 1DQ
Telephone Number: 0113 229 5454
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2009
Trust: White Rose Academies Trust
Sponsor: White Rose Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mr Dan Whieldon
Capacity: 1500
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1432 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 95% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 42.4%

Location and administration

URN: 135935
DfE Number: 383/6906
UKPRN: 10027710
UPRN: 72699149
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Leeds (E08000035)
Constituency: Leeds West and Pudsey (E14001325)
Electoral Ward: Bramley & Stanningley (E05011387)

Easting & Northing: 422850E, 435373N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 48' 53.21" N 1° 39' 15.48" W
Plus Code: 9C5WR87W+W7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Dan Evans - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 July 2026.
  • Darren Finlay - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 July 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 July 2026.
  • Ms Serena Geers - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 August 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 September 2027.
  • Caroline Gruen - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 6 July 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 July 2026.
  • Donna Hobson - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 April 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 January 2026.
  • Ms Kathryn Houston - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 27 October 2025.
  • Shaun Kiernan - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 16 July 2027.
  • Gillian Knutsson - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 January 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 February 2027.
  • Ms Sarah Lindsay - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 May 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 14 May 2027.
  • Daniel Whieldon - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Mark Wrangles - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 December 2028.