Kleek Apprenticeships opens new Hair Academy in Leeds

A New Era for Hair and Beauty Training in Yorkshire

In an exciting development for the hair and beauty industry, Kleek Apprenticeships is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its latest Hair Academy, located at 161 Briggate, Leeds, on 5 October 2026.

This new state-of-the-art apprenticeship centre, housed in the former Westrow House Academy, is set to revolutionise hairdressing, barbering, and beauty therapy training in the heart of Leeds.

With this new academy, Kleek Apprenticeships reinforces its dedication to delivering award-winning training that nurtures creativity, confidence, and career success. The stylish academy can accommodate up to 150 learners, making it a cornerstone for aspiring hairdressers, barbers, and beauty therapists in Yorkshire. Kleek delivers training to the highest standards, recognised as outstanding by Ofsted, ensuring all learners receive the premier educational experience synonymous with the Kleek brand.

Kleek Apprenticeships has an impressive history spanning over 26 years, having trained over 9000 apprentices to date with the support of skilled Kleek Educators and their employer salons across England.

Managing Director Tina Ockerby expressed her enthusiasm about the new academy:

“Kleek Apprenticeships is delighted to add Kleek Academy Leeds to our offering. We can’t wait to train the next generation of hairdressers and barbers in this amazing space. The Leeds Academy emphasises our impressive growth nationwide and significantly enhances our presence across the North.”

Laura Tosney, Kleek Academy Leeds - Academy Manager, added:

“We are incredibly excited to open the doors of Kleek Academy Leeds and offer the very best hairdressing training in the city. As part of the Kleek Apprenticeships family, we will ensure all our apprentices receive the best foundation for a rewarding future.”

Kleek Academy Leeds is the seventh location for Kleek, which operates across England in Colchester, Darlington, London, Maidstone, Newcastle upon Tyne, and Stockton-on-Tees. Each year, Kleek supports over 1,000 learners, supporting more than 700 salons and spas to deliver exceptional apprenticeship training programmes.

Kleek Academy Leeds accepts enrolments for courses year-round. If you are a Salon Owner in Yorkshire, get in touch to enrol or transfer your apprentice into Kleek’s award-winning programmes.

Join us in celebrating this exciting new chapter for Kleek Apprenticeships and the thriving hair and beauty community in Leeds and Yorkshire!