Garforth Academy

A not judged academy converter school in Leeds. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Garforth Academy.

Leeds, LS251LJ Ofsted: Not Judged Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
61.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.34
English & Maths grade 4+ %
66.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 81.5%
Continue in education or training
33.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 40.0%
Sustained employment
69.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 35.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
5 November 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Lidgett Lane
Garforth
Leeds, LS251LJ
Phone
1132127127
Website
garforthacademy.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136343
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Lidgett Lane, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1LJ
Website
www.garforthacademy.org.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
2065 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,897
Free School Meals
15.3% (290 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.0% (19 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
50.5
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.6
English Attainment 8:
11.4
Maths Attainment 8:
10.3
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.6
Ebacc English:
96.0%
Ebacc Entry:
54.0%
Ebacc Humanities:
93.6%
Ebacc Languages:
82.2%
Ebacc Maths:
98.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.34
Progress 8 Range:
0.18 to 0.51
University Progression:
35.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
40.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
35.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
11.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
10.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
35%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
181 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
11.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
54.0 (+34.6 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
81.5 (+29.5 vs average)
Attainment 8:
50.5 (+11.0 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.34 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
118 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
237
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,897 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Health Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★ ★★
(8 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
Law (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(15 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE AS level (All))
★★★ ★★
(8 students)
English Language (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(24 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Fostering a positive and respectful culture, where kindness, inclusion, and empathy are at the heart of everything we do. Providing strong pastoral and mental health support, including access to trained staff, counsellors, and external agencies when needed. Teaching students to understand and manage their well-being, with lessons and workshops on resilience, stress management, online safety, and healthy relationships. Encouraging active, healthy lifestyles through a wide range of sports, clubs, and enrichment opportunities, alongside access to nutritious food choices. Building meaningful connections between students and staff, ensuring that every student knows there is someone they can talk to. Empowering student voice through our school council, giving students the opportunity to influence change and support their peers. Working in partnership with parents and carers to promote consistent support for students’ emotional and physical well-being. Our aim is to help students develop the confidence, resilience, and life skills they need to take care of themselves and others — now and in the future.

Head Teacher's Message

Garforth Academy aims to provide all students with the tools they need to take the next step in achieving their ambitions in both future professional and personal lives, delivered through a wide variety of courses alongside pastoral care, careers support and enrichment opportunities. The school emphasises outstanding results while developing respectful, well-rounded, ambitious and resilient individuals who can enjoy learning, build friendships, and access opportunities within the Academy and the wider community.

Curriculum Highlights

A-Level subjects offered: Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Drama, Economics, French, Geography, History, Law, Media Studies, Physics, Product Design, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, Politics, Computer Science, Fine Art, Philosophy & Ethics, Fashion & Textiles, English Literature, English Language, Maths, Core Maths, Further Maths, Music, IT. Applied and vocational courses: Sports & Exercise Science, Food Science & Nutrition, Health & Social Care, Applied Science, Criminology, Hair & Beauty. T Level in Education and Early Years; Level 2 and 3 Vocational Courses (e.g., Hair & Beauty)

Admissions Criteria

For Level 3 courses, minimum GCSE English Language grade 4; additional entry requirements are shown on each subject page.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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