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

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.

Location & Contact

Address
Lidgett Lane
Garforth
Leeds, LS251LJ
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School Information

URN
136343
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Lidgett Lane, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1LJ
Ofsted rating
Not Judged
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open

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

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

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%

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

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)

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%