Garforth Academy
Lidgett Lane, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1LJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Garforth Academy is a secondary school in Leeds for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. It ranks 3rd of 33 secondary schools in Leeds. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 November 2024, report published 12 January 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 November 2024
Pupils consistently meet the school's high expectations of their conduct. They are mature and respectful members of the school community. In lessons, they are committed to their learning. Around school, pupils show high levels of self-control. The school's strong pastoral support helps pupils if they do struggle to meet these expectations. Many pupils play a positive role in the support of others. For example, some pupils act as reading ambassadors, working with younger peers to improve their reading. Sixth-form students act as excellent role models to pupils in key stages 3 and 4. The school has high aspirations for pupils who attend the school. Pupils meet these and achieve very well. They are well prepared for their next steps in education, employment or training. The school's highly effective careers advice and guidance ensure that pupils are well informed and progress onto pathways that support their personal ambitions. Pupils enjoy a broad range of activities that extend their education. This includes a high number of pupils accessing the school's Duke of Edinburgh award programme. Other opportunities that the school provides cater for a variety of interests. For example, some pupils choose to take part in the school's Latin programme, while others enjoy participating in performing arts.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
301 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
114 students
Average A level grade B-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,897 pupils on roll, with places for 2,065
Schools near Garforth Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigshaw High School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 47.4 |
| John Smeaton Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 29.5 |
| Temple Moor High School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.9 |
| Leeds East Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Attainment 8: 32.7 |
| Temple Learning Academy | 4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 33.7 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Principal Anna Young
- Phone
- 01132127127
- Address
- Lidgett Lane, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1LJ
- Local authority
- Leeds
- URN
- 136343
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.