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Garforth Academy

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Garforth Academy

Lidgett Lane, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1LJ

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Pupils
1,880
Ages
11-18
FSM
16.8%
Attainment 8
53.1
Ofsted
Outstanding
Nov 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
53.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
33.9%
Basics 9-5
65.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
81.7%
EBacc APS
5.11
EBacc 9-5
45.8%
EBacc 9-4
57.5%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
37.66
A*-A Grades
29.7%
A*-B Grades
62.4%
AAB+ %
20.6%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 190 students entered

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About Garforth Academy

Garforth Academy is a secondary school in Leeds, Leeds. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.1. The school has around 1,880 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Lidgett Lane, Leeds, LS25 1LJ | More schools in Leeds

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Garforth Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2024 — Outstanding
  2. Dec 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Garforth Academy

What is Garforth Academy's Ofsted rating?
Garforth Academy received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Garforth Academy's latest exam results?
Garforth Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 53.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Garforth Academy located?
Garforth Academy is a secondary school in Leeds, Leeds (LS25 1LJ).
How many pupils attend Garforth Academy?
Garforth Academy has around 1,880 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Garforth Academy with other schools?
View Garforth Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Leeds.