Co-op Academy Brierley is a special free school in Leeds for children and young people aged 4 to 16.
- Ages 4–16
- 248 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
School details
- Type
- Special free school
- Ages
- 4 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 248 (places for 250)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Harridge
- Part of
- The Co-Operative Academies Trust
- Opened
- 1 September 2023
- Free school meals
- 47.6% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Leeds
- School reference (URN)
- 149719
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Leeds council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Report card, May 2026: Strong standard in 4 of 7 areas
Inspected in May 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- SafeguardingMet
Contact and getting there
Cross Green Lane, Leeds, LS9 0BA
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Richmond Hill Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.3 miles
- Corpus Christi Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 1.3 miles
- Cockburn Reach Academy Independent · Ages 5–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 1.4 miles
By need in Leeds: Autism (16) · Speech and language (12) · Hearing (8) · Physical (8) · SEMH (7) · Moderate learning (7) · Severe learning (6) · Dyslexia and SpLD (5) · Vision (4) · Multi-sensory (4) · PMLD (3)
Questions about Co-op Academy Brierley
How do I get a place at Co-op Academy Brierley?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Co-op Academy Brierley. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What ages does Co-op Academy Brierley take?
Aged 4 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Co-op Academy Brierley’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Co-op Academy Brierley?
Cross Green Lane, Leeds, LS9 0BA, in Leeds.
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