John Smeaton Academy is a co-educational secondary school located in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.

The school educates children aged 11–18[1] from across Leeds and its surrounding villages including Scholes, Cross Gates, Barwick-in-Elmet, Pendas Fields and Swarcliffe.

[2] At that time, a report to the Chief Executive of Education Leeds said that schools like "John Smeaton Community College and the David Young Community Academy have transformed standards and outcomes in areas of Leeds where in the past poor standards and poor outcomes were simply accepted as the norm".

[4] Prior to joining United Learning and converting to an academy, the school was rated 'Inadequate' by Ofsted and placed in Special Measures.

[6] In August 2017, 46% of students achieved five or more A*-C grades including 4 or above in English and maths – an increase from the previous year.