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Garforth Academy
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Garforth Academy
- Secondary
- Leeds LS25 1LJ
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| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Garforth Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1900 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The atmosphere at Garforth Academy is lively and stimulating.
By the time our young people have finished their education with us, we want to make sure that they are completely prepared and equipped to enter the competitive world of employment or higher study. We also want to enrich, guide, and assist them.
In order to empower students as they take on new challenges, we encourage individual learning.
We will provide students with the information, abilities, and fortitude needed to meet the highest academic, social, and personal standards.
We take pride in having high standards and exhort all students to be content, aspirational, organised, considerate, and encouraging of one another.
Fundamental to Garforth Academy is our ethos.
Every student will be required to get fully immersed in "Our 10 Core Values," which the academy believes every student should exhibit during their daily activities and are crucial to belonging to a community.
We want our students to achieve their full potential, take an active role in their society, be responsible and considerate of others, pursue both academic and extracurricular interests, and be ready for "living in the real world."
The tremendous advantages of being a part of the Delta Academies Trust are enjoyed by Garforth Academy.
We understand the value of effective teamwork and demand that all parties actively support the education and growth of our children, upholding the highest standards of conduct both inside the Academy and outside in the neighbourhood.
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By the time our young people have finished their education with us, we want to make sure that they are completely prepared and equipped to enter the competitive world of employment or higher study. We also want to enrich, guide, and assist them.
In order to empower students as they take on new challenges, we encourage individual learning.
We will provide students with the information, abilities, and fortitude needed to meet the highest academic, social, and personal standards.
We take pride in having high standards and exhort all students to be content, aspirational, organised, considerate, and encouraging of one another.
Fundamental to Garforth Academy is our ethos.
Every student will be required to get fully immersed in "Our 10 Core Values," which the academy believes every student should exhibit during their daily activities and are crucial to belonging to a community.
We want our students to achieve their full potential, take an active role in their society, be responsible and considerate of others, pursue both academic and extracurricular interests, and be ready for "living in the real world."
The tremendous advantages of being a part of the Delta Academies Trust are enjoyed by Garforth Academy.
We understand the value of effective teamwork and demand that all parties actively support the education and growth of our children, upholding the highest standards of conduct both inside the Academy and outside in the neighbourhood.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | - | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.6 | 17.3 | 16.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.42 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 34.75% | 32.7% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 46.56% | 45.2% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 37% | 27.11% | 24.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% | 13.86% | 12.93% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% | 17.89% | 17.08% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.88 | 3.04 | 2.96 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 90.15% | 90.41% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 304 | 167 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 85.85% | 86.28% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 26% | 31.94% | 34.06% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 32% | 30.68% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 11.06% | 10.44% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.89% | 11.12% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.21% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.09% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.49 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% 7 | 29.37% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% 3 | 45.04% | 43.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 44% | 27.4% | 25.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% 4 | 11.13% | 11.41% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% 1 | 16.54% | 16.42% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.63 | 3.08 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 92.26% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 297 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 86.64% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 28.05% | 33.38% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 34.85% | 31.08% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 9.36% | 8.48% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 14.31% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.54% | 2.77% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.4 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% 9 | 27.82% | 29.12% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% 3 | 41.98% | 42.55% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 48% | 27.06% | 24.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% 10 | 10.59% | 11.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% | 15.31% | 15.92% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.67 | 2.89 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 87.36% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 298 | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 78.08% | 73.89% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 12% | 24.33% | 28.38% |
| School sixth forms | 68% | 36.08% | 31.43% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.22% | 9.11% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.89% | 5.91% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 3.53% | 2.97% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.53% | 2.07% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.58 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 25.63% | 29.45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 39.23% | 43.01% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 46% | 26.33% | 25.18% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 32% | 14.25% | 14.63% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% | 16.23% | 16.18% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 85.11% | 85.18% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 307 | 164 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 71.83% | 58.14% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 24.63% | 30.59% |
| School sixth forms | 65% | 35.06% | 32.04% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 7.94% | 9.01% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.11% | 5.68% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 5.14% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.8% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.3 | 32.86 | 33.36 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.08 | 32.96 | 32.43 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 28.6% | 16.2% | 17.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 186 | 310 | 249 |
| Students staying in education | 59% | 55.81% | 60.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 8.31% | 4.98% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 16.27% | 17.76% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 10.5% | 10.71% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.09 4 | 28.88 | 29.34 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.22 5 | 28.15 | 28.6 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.3% | 10.13% | 12.99% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 203 | 272 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 50% | 55.04% | 57.23% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 15% | 10% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 21.31% | 21.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 9.38% | 8.81% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.70 2 | 26.88 | 28.97 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.14 4 | 26.98 | 28.76 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.9% | 11.39% | 13.27% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 26 | 30.08% | 31.71% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 17% | 8.16% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 16.08% | 15.82% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.84% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.55 | 24.78 | 26.71 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.32 | 27.65 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.1% | 11.68% | 12.59% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 7 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 37 | 45.48% | 36.45% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 8.22% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 19.78% | 20.08% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 4.83% | 4.25% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 30th Oct 2023 - 3rd Nov 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 25th Dec 2023 - 5th Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 12th Feb 2024 - 16th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2024 - 30th Aug 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2023 - 29th Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 4th Nov 2023 - 24th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 6th Jan 2024 - 11th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 17th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 23rd Jul 2024 |
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