Leeds City Academy

10/09/2026

Why do families choose Leeds City Academy?

✅ A welcoming and inclusive environment
✅ High expectations and ambition for every student
✅ Excellent pastoral support
✅ A diverse community where everyone belongs
✅ Opportunities both inside and outside the classroom

We'd love to show you what makes our academy such a special place.

📅 Open Evening | Thursday 24 September | 6pm - 8pm

07/09/2026

Choosing A Secondary School?

We know choosing the right secondary school is one of the biggest decisions families make.

Our Open Evening is your opportunity to:

✅ Meet our staff and students
✅ Explore the academy
✅ Learn about our curriculum
✅ Discover our inclusive culture
✅ Ask questions about life at Leeds City Academy

📅 Thursday 24 September
⏰ 6pm - 8pm

We'd love to welcome you.

07/09/2026

Year 11 are already off to a flying start this academic year!

They’ve been busy practising their food presentation skills, using a colourful selection of fruit to explore different ways of presenting food creatively and effectively.

05/09/2026

🌍 A community where every student belongs.

At Leeds City Academy, diversity is our strength and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do.

With students representing 110 languages, 56 countries of origin and 47 nationalities, we're proud to be a vibrant academy where everyone feels welcome, valued and supported.

Watch our video to get a glimpse of life at Leeds City Academy and join us at our Open Evening to discover even more.

📅 Thursday 24th September
⏰ 6pm - 8pm

As Ofsted noted, "Pupils thrive in this happy, inclusive school."

We look forward to welcoming you and your family.

03/09/2026

Looking Forward to Welcoming Everyone Back Tomorrow!

It was fantastic to welcome our Year 7, Year 10 and Year 11 students back to Leeds City Academy today. We hope you've had a positive first day and enjoyed catching up with friends and staff.

We're now looking forward to welcoming the rest of our students back tomorrow, with Years 8 and 9 returning to complete our academy community.

A reminder that all students should arrive by 8:30am in full academy uniform and bring their school bag and equipment.

We can't wait to have the academy full of energy once again and wish all our students a successful start to the new academic year.

02/09/2026

See You Tomorrow!

A reminder that tomorrow, Thursday 3rd September, we will be welcoming back our Year 7, Year 10 and Year 11 students.

Students should arrive by 8:30am in full academy uniform and bring:

✅ School bag
✅ Pens and other equipment
✅ A positive attitude ready for the new term

Planners and timetables will be issued during the school day.

🚌 LCA 1, LCA 2 and LCA 3 buses will operate as normal.

We can't wait to see you tomorrow.

30/08/2026

We hope all our students and families have enjoyed a wonderful summer break.

We are excited to welcome students back to Leeds City Academy this week and begin another year of learning, opportunity and achievement.

Return Dates:
📅 Thursday 3 September
Year 7, Year 10 and Year 11 return

📅 Friday 4 September
All year groups return, including Years 8 and 9

Students should arrive by 8:30am in full academy uniform and bring their school bag and equipment. Planners and timetables will be issued on their first day.

We look forward to seeing everyone back soon.

28/08/2026

Know a little explorer aged 2-4?

Our fellow White Rose Academies Trust school, Alder Tree Primary, is hosting a free Forest School Adventure packed with outdoor fun, nature activities and marshmallow toasting.

Perfect for young children who love exploring outdoors!

📅 17th September | 3:30pm-5:00pm
📍 Alder Tree Primary Academy, LS7 2DR
🎟️ Free, booking required

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A FREE woodland adventure for children aged 2-4 and their families.️

27/08/2026

🎒 Ready for the new school year?

Our 2026-27 Family Guide is now available and contains everything you need to know ahead of students returning next week.

From term dates and uniform information to attendance, communication, enrichment opportunities and key academy contacts, it's designed to help families feel informed and prepared for the year ahead.

Please take some time to read through the guide and keep it handy throughout the year.

We can't wait to welcome our students back and begin another exciting year together.

📚 Download below.

https://ow.ly/Iz5l50ZG08l

26/08/2026

We're Looking Forward to Welcoming Students Back!

We hope all our students and families have enjoyed a wonderful summer break.

We're excited to welcome students back to Leeds City Academy next week and begin another successful year of learning, achievement and opportunity.

Return Dates:
✅ Thursday 3 September - Year 7, Year 10 and Year 11 students return
✅ Friday 4 September - All year groups return, including Years 8 and 9.

🚌 LCA 1, LCA 2 and LCA 3 buses will operate as normal.

All students should arrive by 8:30am in full academy uniform and bring their school bag and equipment. Planners and timetables will be issued on students' first day back.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back and wish all our students a positive start to the new academic year.