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Garforth Academy

Leeds, LS25 1LJSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
Progress 8
+0.34
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
297 1st-choice / 300 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#759 of 3,141 nationally

About Garforth Academy

Garforth Academy is a large secondary school in Leeds that currently educates 1,880 pupils against a capacity of 2,065, meaning it is running close to full but still has some headroom. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 16.8%, which is notably higher than the national average for secondary schools, reflecting a genuinely mixed intake. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 730 applications for 300 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.43, and made 290 offers to first-preference families out of 297 who put it top. That level of competition suggests the school is a popular choice among local parents, and the fact that 77% of respondents in the most recent Parent View survey would recommend it to another family backs that up. The school is non-denominational, mixed-gender, and serves the full 11–18 age range, with a dedicated sixth form centre on site.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressLidgett Lane, Leeds, Leeds, LS25 1LJ
HeadteacherAnna Young
Local AuthorityLeeds
Number of Pupils1,880
Free School Meals (FSM)16.8%
School Capacity1,880 / 2,065 (91% full)
Sixth FormYes

The full report on this school

What 286 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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  • Attendance & behaviour data
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Nov 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Swimming PoolArt StudiosTheatreSixth Form CentreTennis CourtsMusic RoomsGymnasiumAstro TurfLibraryICT SuitePlaying Fields

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

DanceNetballSwimmingHockeyBasketballCricketRowingRugbyMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

ChoirGardeningYoung EnterpriseOrchestraArt ClubDuke of EdinburghModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Garforth Academy

Garforth Academy has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.