Garforth Academy
Secondary
Ofsted: Outstanding
Ages 11-18 years
2.8 miles
Updated 23 Mar 2026
Admissions
Applications for Year 7 through Leeds City Council. Priority order: looked-after children; siblings; pupils from feeder primaries (East Garforth Primary Academy, Green Lane Primary, Ninelands Primary, Strawberry Fields Primary, Micklefield CE Primary, Aberford CE Primary); catchment area; distance. Sixth form (ages 16–18) accepts external applicants — minimum Grade 4 in GCSE English Language required. Part of Delta Academies Trust.
Large comprehensive school with excellent facilities including sports hall, theatre, and science labs. Strong academic results and wide range of extra-curricular activities.