Garforth Academy
Academy converter · Sixth form
Leeds, LS25 1LJ
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Top 20% in England
10 of 41 in Leeds
Pupils
1,897
First preferences per place
0.99
2026/27
Absence
7.1%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 50.7 | 50.5 | 53.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59% | 67% | 65% | |
| Average English grade | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.9 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 50% | 54% | 60% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.26 | 0.34 | — |
81% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Brigshaw High School · 2.1 mi · No rating · Bottom 50% in England
- John Smeaton Academy · 2.4 mi · Good · Bottom 3% in England
- Temple Moor High School · 2.9 mi · No rating · Top 46% in England
- Leeds East Academy · 3.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 5% in England
- Temple Learning Academy · 3.7 mi · Report card · Bottom 2% in England
- Corpus Christi Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy · 3.8 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 11% in England
The neighbourhood
Garforth Academy is in Garforth South, Swillington & Little Preston (typical home £280,000, crime high).
What is Garforth Academy's Ofsted rating?
Garforth Academy is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Garforth Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Garforth Academy is in the top 20% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.