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The Farnley Academy

Chapel Lane, Farnley, Leeds, LS12 5EU

A Outstanding-rated secondary school in Leeds.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,501
Ages
11-18
FSM
32.6%
Attainment 8
49.0
Ofsted
Outstanding
Sept 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
49.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
26.1%
Basics 9-5
50.5%

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
78.8%
EBacc APS
4.53
EBacc 9-5
28.3%
EBacc 9-4
43.3%
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About The Farnley Academy

The Farnley Academy is a secondary school in Leeds, Leeds. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 45 responses), 93% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.0. The school has around 1,501 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Chapel Lane, Leeds, LS12 5EU | More schools in Leeds

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Sept 2023 — Outstanding
  2. Mar 2022 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Oct 2019 — Requires improvement
  4. Dec 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Farnley Academy

What is The Farnley Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Farnley Academy received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What do parents say about The Farnley Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 45 responses): 93% of parents would recommend The Farnley Academy.
What are The Farnley Academy's latest exam results?
The Farnley Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 49.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Farnley Academy located?
The Farnley Academy is a secondary school in Leeds, Leeds (LS12 5EU).
How many pupils attend The Farnley Academy?
The Farnley Academy has around 1,501 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Farnley Academy with other schools?
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