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Garforth Academy
Lidgett Lane, Garforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 1LJ, Leeds
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.2 / 100
Top 13%
Better than 87% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,880
Capacity
2,065
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and a strong LocaleIQ score, this secondary school stands out for its impressive GCSE performance, achieving an Attainment 8 score in the top 19% nationally. A substantial 81% of students secure a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, with 65% achieving grade 5 or above, indicating a solid academic foundation. While 53% of students progress to university, only 21% move on to top-third institutions, suggesting room for improvement in further education pathways. Parent satisfaction is relatively high at 77%, reflecting a positive community atmosphere.
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Last inspected: 5 November 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 53.1 | Top 19% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 81% | Top 15% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 65% | Top 12% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 82% | Top 7% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 58% | Top 7% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 53% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 21% | Average |
Based on 148 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (286 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
Good range of subjects
91%
My child feels safe
85%
My child is happy
83%
School has high expectations
83%
Behaviour is good
80%
My child makes good progress
79%
I'd recommend this school
77%
Progress is communicated
65%
School keeps me informed
64%
School supports development
64%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.1%
White Other3.2%
Mixed Other1.6%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Black African1.4%
Asian Indian1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.78683, -1.39109 · LS25 1LJ
School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN136343
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.garforthacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Garforth Academy rated by Ofsted?
Garforth Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 November 2024.
Is Garforth Academy a good school?
Garforth Academy scores 87.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 13% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Garforth Academy?
Based on 286 Ofsted Parent View responses, Garforth Academy receives a satisfaction score of 72% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Garforth Academy in GCSEs?
Garforth Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.1. 81% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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