Garforth Academy

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityLeeds
AddressLidgett Lane, LS25 1LJ
URN136343

School Census

Total 1900
Girls/Boys 960/940
Girls/Boys Ratio 50.5%/49.5%
% pupils where English not first language 3.1%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 220
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 10.3%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
05/12/2013 Outstanding
04/07/2007 Outstanding
Inspection Date 05/12/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding
Inspection Date 04/07/2007
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 50.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 67.10%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 72.10%
Entering EBacc 82.20%
EBacc average point score 4.82
Progress 8 0.35
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 50.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 59%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 70%
Entering EBacc 66%
EBacc average point score 4.74
Progress 8 0.27
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 54.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 67%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 78%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.88
Progress 8 0.42

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications735
As first preference281
As second preference251
As third preference111
Total Offers Made298
first preference offers276
second preference offers13
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications792
As first preference314
As second preference265
As third preference112
Total Offers Made307
first preference offers301
second preference offers6
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications791
As first preference295
As second preference281
As third preference106
Total Offers Made298
first preference offers285
second preference offers11
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.11%
Total Applications858
As first preference345
As second preference267
As third preference145
Total Offers Made321
first preference offers310
second preference offers8
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.12%
Total Applications858
As first preference307
As second preference319
As third preference116
Total Offers Made298
first preference offers275
second preference offers23
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.13%
Total Applications773
As first preference337
As second preference239
As third preference109
Total Offers Made301
first preference offers299
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.18%
Total Applications807
As first preference352
As second preference262
As third preference113
Total Offers Made300
first preference offers299
second preference offers0
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.23%
Total Applications845
As first preference366
As second preference292
As third preference120
Total Offers Made298
first preference offers298
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications682
As first preference280
As second preference217
As third preference128
Total Offers Made299
first preference offers278
second preference offers14
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.22%
Total Applications693
As first preference359
As second preference197
As third preference90
Total Offers Made300
first preference offers295
second preference offers1
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications622
As first preference304
As second preference201
As third preference82
Total Offers Made300
first preference offers289
second preference offers9
third preference offers1

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree44%
agree41%
disagree5%
strongly disagree10%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree46%
agree44%
disagree5%
strongly disagree5%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree51%
agree41%
disagree5%
strongly disagree3%
don't know0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree10%
agree8%
disagree5%
strongly disagree5%
don't know8%
not applicable64%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree33%
agree46%
disagree10%
strongly disagree8%
don't know3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree38%
agree23%
disagree0%
strongly disagree13%
don't know3%
not applicable23%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes0%
no0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree0%
agree0%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree64%
agree26%
disagree5%
strongly disagree3%
don't know3%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree54%
agree31%
disagree5%
strongly disagree10%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree46%
agree33%
disagree8%
strongly disagree10%
don't know3%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree51%
agree41%
disagree3%
strongly disagree3%
don't know3%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree64%
agree28%
disagree5%
strongly disagree0%
don't know3%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree41%
agree36%
disagree5%
strongly disagree8%
don't know10%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes87%
no13%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin85.6%
any other white background ethnic origin2.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.2%
african ethnic origin1.2%
chinese ethnic origin1.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1%
indian ethnic origin0.9%
white and asian ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin88.4%
any other white background ethnic origin2.3%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.2%
african ethnic origin1.1%
indian ethnic origin1%
chinese ethnic origin0.9%

Nearby Schools

Strawberry Fields Primary School

(0.08 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Lidgett Lane, , LS25 1LL