The Farnley Academy
URN: 137577 • Leeds LS12 5EU
Overview
- Name
- The Farnley Academy
- URN
- 137577
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 67.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Wayne Little (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01132630741
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Chapel Lane, Leeds LS12 5EU
Summary
The Farnley Academy, located in Leeds, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,501 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,210. As a sponsor-led academy, it aims to provide a supportive and inclusive educational environment for all pupils, with a focus on fostering academic achievement and personal development.
The academy offers a diverse curriculum designed to meet the needs of its students, encouraging engagement and a love for learning. The school community is actively involved in celebrating student achievements and promoting a culture of excellence. Regular events, such as the recent Year 10 Welcome to KS4 Engage Evening, highlight the academy's commitment to parental involvement and student support.
With approximately 32.6% of students eligible for free school meals, The Farnley Academy is dedicated to ensuring that all pupils have access to quality education and resources. The school’s ethos emphasizes collaboration, respect, and resilience, preparing students for future challenges both academically and socially. For more information, visit their website at www.farnley.leeds.sch.uk.
The academy offers a diverse curriculum designed to meet the needs of its students, encouraging engagement and a love for learning. The school community is actively involved in celebrating student achievements and promoting a culture of excellence. Regular events, such as the recent Year 10 Welcome to KS4 Engage Evening, highlight the academy's commitment to parental involvement and student support.
With approximately 32.6% of students eligible for free school meals, The Farnley Academy is dedicated to ensuring that all pupils have access to quality education and resources. The school’s ethos emphasizes collaboration, respect, and resilience, preparing students for future challenges both academically and socially. For more information, visit their website at www.farnley.leeds.sch.uk.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Report Student Absence (sen)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Prize Presentation Evening 2023 (sen)
- Inspection Report (download)
- Behaviour Policy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- School Day, Term Times and CPD Days (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Garforth Academy (79.9)
- Allerton High School (77.5)
- The Morley Academy (75.9)
- Horsforth School (69.8)
- Oulton Academy (69.4)
Key details
- LA
- Leeds
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1210
- Pupils
- 1501
- Boys
- 778
- Girls
- 723
- FSM %
- 32.60
- Open date
- 2012-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1501 | 778 | 723 | 1210 | 32.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1491 | 775 | 716 | 1210 | 31.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1443 | 784 | 659 | 1210 | 28.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1443 | 784 | 659 | 1210 | 28.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1407 | 753 | 654 | 1250 | 25.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1358 | 725 | 633 | 1250 | 22.50 |
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