The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
53.1
9.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
65%
23.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
82%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.05
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 297 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 145 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,880
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 16.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Principal Anna Young (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lidgett Lane, Garforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 1LJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmStrawberry Fields Primary School
Primary · Very close
Ninelands Primary School
Primary · 918m away
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Kippax North Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Green Lane Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
East Garforth Primary Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Kippax Greenfield Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Kippax Ash Tree Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Garforth Academy a selective school?
No. Garforth Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Garforth Academy's Ofsted rating?
Garforth Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Garforth Academy?
Garforth Academy currently has 1,880 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Garforth Academy take?
Garforth Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Garforth Academy?
Garforth Academy is in Leeds, LS25 1LJ, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Garforth Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Garforth Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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