The Farnley Academy
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
Post 16
PUPILS
1491
AGES
11 - 18
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy sponsor led
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING
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How Does The School Perform?

Outstanding
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(19/09/2023)
Full Report - All Reports
70%
NATIONAL AVG. 38%
5+ GCSEs grade 9-4 (standard pass or above) including English and maths



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Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 16% of schools in England) Below Average (About 18% of schools in England) Average (About 33% of schools in England) Above Average (About 17% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 16% of schools in England)

School Results Over Time

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% of pupils who achieved 5+ GCSEs grade 9-4
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% of pupils who achieved GCSE grade 5 or above in both English and maths
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Chapel Lane
Farnley
Leeds
LS12 5EU
01132630741

School Description

Pupils proudly attend this aspirational and visionary school. They know that they are well supported to achieve the high expectations that the school has for them. Pupils model the school’s core values of ‘ambitious, resilient and kind’ in everything they do. The school has a relentless focus for all pupils to achieve the very best outcomes they can. This is evident in the qualifications they achieve and the exciting next steps they move on to after leaving the school. The behaviour of pupils is exemplary. They treat others with respect and are courteous to staff and to each other. Pupils have a very strong knowledge of equality. They speak articulately about individual differences. Pupils celebrate these. All of this contributes to the calm learning environment which is consistently in place. Pupils are happy and safe. They know they have a trusted adult who they can go to with any concerns. Pupils are confident that any adult would act swiftly to help them. The school does not tolerate bullying and discriminatory language. On the very rare occasion that there is a bullying incident, the school takes effective action. There are many wider opportunities for pupils to extend their experiences. Many pupils attend the broad variety of extra-curricular clubs every week, which include rowing, eco-club and Farnley Files. The ‘Every Child Should’ programme provides all pupils with a range of ‘experience days’ to further broaden their horizons. Pupils go on trips, learn skills such as baking or riding a bike and learn about first aid. At the time of the inspection, pupils were excitedly looking forward to a visit to the theatre.

The Farnley Academy Parent Reviews



unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>47, "agree"=>47, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 36 responses up to 17-05-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>53, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 36 responses up to 17-05-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>44, "agree"=>53, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 36 responses up to 17-05-2025
My Child Has Not Been Bullied Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>56, "strongly_agree"=>3, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>17} UNLOCK Figures based on 36 responses up to 17-05-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>36, "agree"=>47, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 36 responses up to 17-05-2025
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>22, "strongly_agree"=>33, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>14, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 36 responses up to 17-05-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>25, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 12 responses up to 17-05-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>72, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 36 responses up to 17-05-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>78, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 36 responses up to 17-05-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>53, "agree"=>44, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 36 responses up to 17-05-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>69, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 36 responses up to 17-05-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>3} UNLOCK Figures based on 36 responses up to 17-05-2025
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>3, "strongly_disagree"=>3, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 36 responses up to 17-05-2025
Yes No {"yes"=>92, "no"=>8} UNLOCK Figures based on 36 responses up to 17-05-2025

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