Baines School Competitors

The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) is a leading independent school for boys and girls aged 2-18. Our campus is a greenfield site at Alwoodley Gates in north Leeds, well-placed for families from across North and West Yorkshire. Under our ‘diamond model’ structure, children learn in single sex classes from ages 11 to 16, while benefiting from shared form time and co-curricular activities. In 2025 88% of A-level grades awarded to GSAL students were at A* to B and 95% of leavers progressed to higher education. 71% of GCSE grades were at 7 or above. With employers looking for specific skills and attributes as well as knowledge of the business world, we support our pupils’ personal development and team working through a wide range of enhancement opportunities. Pupils undertake work experience in Year 11, whilst our sixth form students participate in our Aspire programme, including voluntary work and taught courses, alongside their A-level studies to prepare them for life after school. They can take part in the Leeds Enterprise Advisory Programme (LEAP). Many activities are student driven to provide leadership opportunities. The Extended Project Qualification enables pupils to develop research skills and self-motivation. With over 2,000 pupils and 470 staff, we are a major employer and a significant local business with a turnover of over £25 million. We invest over £1m a year in bursaries to support pupils from a wide range of backgrounds. The GSAL Business Networking Group is a forum for our parents and associates, whether self-employed or working in SMEs, industry or the professions, to share ideas and build contacts. To see opportunities to join our team of committed and professional teaching and support staff, visit www.gsal.org.uk and click the jobs tab. The strength and diversity of the region’s economy contributes to GSAL’s success, and we are proud of our role in developing talented young people who will ensure that our region continues to thrive.

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Haslingden High School and Sixth Form is nestled in the heart of Rossendale, Lancashire, and has been shaping futures for over 50 years. At Haslingden High School and Sixth Form, we work hard to provide the very best in education and we are proud of what we achieve together. Our students are happy, ambitious and creative; they thrive in a friendly, purposeful environment characterised by high expectations and exemplary standards of behaviour. Working together as a learning community, we value every student as an individual, developing confidence, building self-esteem and inspiring our young learners to achieve in all areas of school life. We encourage and support students to achieve the best possible qualifications, alongside equipping them with the skills, knowledge and understanding to overcome future challenges. We want them to be lifelong learners who are motivated to develop and grow, well beyond their time with us. HHS is a warm, caring and successful school community. Visitors to our school regularly comment on the positive relationships and the highest standards of behaviour that can be seen on every corridor and in every classroom. Our academic achievement is the result of high-quality teaching, excellent relationships, shared aspirations and an ethos of cooperation and respect.