The Farnley Academy
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Leeds, LS12 5EU
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 31% in England
14 of 41 in Leeds
Pupils
1,492
First preferences per place
1.07
2026/27
Absence
8.7%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 50.5 | 49.3 | 49.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 56% | 52% | 51% | |
| Average English grade | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.1 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 50% | 47% | 51% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.72 | 0.53 | — |
71% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Dixons Unity Academy · 1.1 mi · Good · Bottom 4% in England
- Crawshaw Academy · 1.6 mi · Not judged · Bottom 43% in England
- Pudsey Grammar School · 2.0 mi · No rating · Bottom 46% in England
- Leeds West Academy · 2.6 mi · No rating · Bottom 21% in England
- Bruntcliffe Academy · 2.6 mi · Not judged · Top 40% in England
- The Morley Academy · 2.9 mi · Not judged · Top 15% in England
Best secondary schools in Leeds · Best secondary schools in West Yorkshire
The neighbourhood
The Farnley Academy is in New Farnley & Lower Wortley (typical home £220,000, crime high).
What is The Farnley Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Farnley Academy is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does The Farnley Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Farnley Academy is in the top 31% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.