The Farnley Academy

A outstanding academy sponsor led school in Leeds. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Farnley Academy.

Leeds, LS125EU Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Continue in education or training, Sustained employment

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
66.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 0.53
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 73.1%
Continue in education or training
Not published
Raw: No data published
Sustained employment
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
19 September 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
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
Chapel Lane
Farnley
Leeds, LS125EU
Phone
1132630741
Website
farnley.leeds.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137577
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Chapel Lane, Farnley, Leeds, LS12 5EU
Website
www.farnley.leeds.sch.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1210 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
1,491
Free School Meals
32.2% (480 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.6% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
22.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
49.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.3
English Attainment 8:
10.2
Maths Attainment 8:
9.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
15.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.3
Ebacc English:
97.6%
Ebacc Entry:
42.4%
Ebacc Humanities:
94.3%
Ebacc Languages:
73.1%
Ebacc Maths:
99.7%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.7%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.53
Progress 8 Range:
0.36 to 0.69

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
42.4 (+23.0 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
73.1 (+21.1 vs average)
Attainment 8:
49.3 (+9.8 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.53 (+0.7 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
93 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
186
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,491 pupils
11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Ambitious Resilient Kind

Head Teacher's Message

The Farnley Academy is part of the GORSE Academies Trust and is described as an Outstanding provider. The Principal emphasizes delivering an exceptional student experience with Gift of Choice, high standards of teaching and learning, strong pastoral and co-curricular opportunities, and close partnership with parents and carers; core values include resilience, ambition and kindness.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Rowing (GORSE Boat Club) Karate (GORSE Karate) Volleyball (GORSE Volleyball Club) Farnley Files Eco-club Chess Club Table Tennis Club

Sports

Rowing Karate Volleyball Table Tennis

Facilities

Climbing wall Gym

Curriculum Highlights

25-period week with 5 one-hour lessons per day Form period of 40 minutes each morning plus a floating Positive Discipline lesson PSHCE drop-down days covering RSHE and social,moral,spiritual and cultural learning including FBV GCSE and Level 2 option subjects; Year 9 options process; potential Triple Science in Year 11 Languages offered: Mandarin, French and Spanish; 95% of students study a language to GCSE level

SEND Provision

SEND provision includes the Learning Support Centre (LSC) delivering literacy, numeracy and social skills; Personalised Learning Centre (PLC) support; EAL coordination; and SEND leadership and staffing (Director of SEND, Assistant SENDCO, SEND Coordinator roles) within the academy.

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