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Garforth Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,900 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. Ofsted last inspected the school in November 2024.
This school is a member of Delta Academies Trust. (Other schools in this trust include De Lacy Academy, Manor Croft Academy, Hanson Academy, Darton Academy and Don Valley Academy.)
Particular strengths include Finances, Attainment, Attendance and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Representation.
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Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attainment: Above average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is quite low.
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is above average, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder | Hearing impairment | Moderate learning difficulty | Physical disability | Severe learning difficulty | Social, emotional and mental health | Specific learning difficulty | Speech, language and communication | Visual impairment |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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