LS-TEN
West Yorkshire · LS10 1NT
LS-TEN is an unconventional independent day school in Leeds city centre operating as a wheeled sports community hub with accredited education provision. Rather than a traditional academic curriculum, the school combines skateboarding, BMX, scooter, and quad-biking tuition with home education support and community engagement. It functions as both a skate park operator and an alternative educational provider for young people aged 11–18, emphasizing youth development, inclusive access, and sport-based learning.
- →Highly specialist alternative curriculum centred on wheeled sports and physical activity for disengaged or alternative learners
- →Inclusive community environment welcoming young people including those with SEND, minority genders, and those outside mainstream education
- →Integration of practical skill-building, confidence development, and community involvement rather than conventional exam-driven academics
Who thrives here
Young people who are disengaged from or unsuited to traditional schooling, highly active learners who thrive through sport and practical experience, and those seeking a socially supportive, inclusive environment with strong youth development focus.
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Contact & visit
Unit 1 Airedale Industrial Estate, 1-4 Kitson Road, Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS10 1NT
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Frequently asked questions
How do you get into LS-TEN?
LS-TEN admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is LS-TEN a boarding school?
LS-TEN is a day school in West Yorkshire and does not offer boarding.
What is LS-TEN's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated LS-TEN “Inadequate” (2023). This grading is no longer issued — both inspectorates have since changed how they report outcomes.
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What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Highly inclusive and welcoming community supporting young people outside mainstream education
✓Exceptional development of confidence, resilience, and personal skills through sport-based learning
✓Strong pastoral care and specialist attention to mental health and wellbeing; dedicated support for SEND and underrepresented groups
Common concerns
!No traditional academic curriculum or formal GCSE/A-level qualifications; unsuitable for pupils requiring conventional subject-based learning and university-entry credentials