The Farnley Academy

Academy sponsor led · Secondary school · Leeds, Leeds
LS12 5EU
Composite score
61.4

The Farnley Academy at a glance

Located in Leeds, Leeds, The Farnley Academy is a secondary school, classified by the DfE as an academy sponsor led. The school educates roughly 1,501 pupils aged 11 to 18. Ofsted judged the school to be 'Outstanding' at its most recent inspection. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 49.1 — above the national average (national average: 46). Performance is little changed year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the top 33% of secondary schools nationally.

51% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, above the national average of about 45%. 71% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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#1,037
National rank
#76
In Yorkshire and The Humber
#16
In Leeds
Top 33%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
49.1
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
51%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
71%
% EBacc grade 5+
28%
EBacc average points score
4.54

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding effective?
Yes

School profile

Pupils on roll 1,501 % FSM ever-6 33.2% % EAL 11.9% Age range 11–18 Gender Mixed

Location

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