Abbey Grange Church of England Academy

Abbey Grange Church of England Academy is a coeducational secondary school and sixth form with academy status, located in West Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It is the only Church of England secondary school in Leeds.

Abbey Grange Church of England Academy
Address
Butcher Hill

, ,
LS16 5EA

England
Coordinates53.83395°N 1.60842°W / 53.83395; -1.60842
Information
TypeAcademy
MottoTo educate, nurture and empower
Religious affiliation(s)Church of England
Department for Education URN137083 Tables
OfstedReports
PrincipalMr Norden (executive)
Mrs Thornton (acting)
Age11 to 18
Colour(s)Navy Blue
WebsiteOfficial website

The school has approximately 1000 students between the ages of 11 and 18, and 80 members of staff.

The school was awarded Humanities College status in 2006.

In August 2011 the school was changed into an Academy and is now known as 'Abbey Grange Church of England Academy'.

The school was judged Good by Ofsted in 2017.[1]

Abbey Grange alumni include footballer Andre Wisdom[2] and actor and comedian Nick Mohammed.[3]

References

  1. Stuart, Tanya. "Abbey Grange Church of England Academy" (PDF). Ofsted. Retrieved 10 December 2017.
  2. "Video: Goal machine boy hits the net 106 times". www.yorkshirepost.co.uk. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
  3. "Leeds comedian in charity sketch ahead of Red Nose Day". www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
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