Welcome to Lighthouse School, Leeds
I am proud and privileged to lead such a unique and innovative school which is destination-focused. This is a school where students’ special interests, social and communication skills, abilities, academic and life skills are mapped and further developed so destinations can be identified and targeted for each individual.
Best wishes
Emma Sullivan - CEO / Executive Principal Lighthouse Education Trust
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100% of Lighthouse School, Leeds graduates have progressed to their next steps, including:
* Further Education at the University of Leeds and Sheffield, * Henshaws specialist college, * Supported internerships at Lighthouse Futures Trust, * Work including HMRC, John Lewis, hospitality and working abroad.
No students graduated from Lighthouse School, Leeds NEET.
Following a staff survey in July 2025, 100% of staff said:
*They are proud to work at Lighthouse School, Leeds, * School is aspirational for all students, *Feel the school promotes equality of opportunity and the school values, and that staff felt supported working at Lighthouse School, Leeds.
Lighthouse School, Leeds is part of Lighthouse Education Trust, a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales with company number 07591868.
The registered office is Arthington House, Hospital Lane, Cookridge, Leeds, England, LS16 6QB
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**SAVE THE DATE - Thursday 22nd October 2026 at 2pm in school **
Our first PTA meeting of the 2026/2027 academic year will be held on Thursday 22nd October 2026 at 2pm in school, to start planning our Christmas fayre which will be held on Saturday 21st November 2026 from 11.30am until 2pm.
If you are not currently a member of the PTA, please come and join us for a coffee and cake and find out:
• What does the PTA do?
• Who is involved?
• How you can get involved.
Please complete the Microsoft form in the letter dated 14th October 2026 or e-mail admin@lighthouseschool.co.uk 2 Likes
As part of their work-related learning lessons, students have been helping with preparations for this year’s Christmas experience, making paper chains for the festive decorations and creating letters to be used in Santa’s Grotto. 🎅✉️
What a lovely opportunity for our students to work behind the scenes, develop their skills and see their creations become part of a real visitor experience! ⭐ 21 Likes
Find out more information here:
https://www.redkiteconnect.co.uk/autism-inclusive-practice-champion-programme/
This CPD programme is designed to support educators across primary and secondary settings to develop, refine, and embed effective autism-specific practice. 5 Likes
This partnership enables us to access training and materials to support staff in our Trust, within North Yorkshire and through our outreach. 12 Likes
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