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The Farnley Academy
Chapel Lane, Farnley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 5EU, Leeds
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.2 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 88% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,501
Capacity
1,210
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
124%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly excelling in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 34% nationally. The school boasts a commendable 93% parent satisfaction rate, indicating a positive community environment. While 71% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there may be room for improvement in higher grade attainment, with 51% reaching grade 5 or above.
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Last inspected: 19 September 2023Quality 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. | 49.1 | Top 34% 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%. | 71% | Top 36% 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%. | 51% | Top 33% 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%. | 79% | Top 16% 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%. | 44% | Top 16% UK |
Parent View (45 responses)
★★★★★4.4
Good range of subjects
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
School has high expectations
98%
Progress is communicated
98%
My child is happy
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
School supports development
96%
I'd recommend this school
93%
My child feels safe
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
School keeps me informed
84%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.1%
Black African7.3%
White Other4.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.0%
Asian Pakistani2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Asian Indian1.4%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed Other1.2%
Other1.0%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.78344, -1.61999 · LS12 5EU
School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN137577
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.farnley.leeds.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Farnley Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Farnley Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 September 2023.
Is The Farnley Academy a good school?
The Farnley Academy scores 88.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% 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 The Farnley Academy?
Based on 45 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Farnley Academy receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Farnley Academy in GCSEs?
The Farnley Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.1. 71% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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