What did Ofsted judge The Farnley Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged The Farnley Academy's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in September 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend The Farnley Academy?

The Farnley Academy has 1,492 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Farnley Academy take?

The Farnley Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is The Farnley Academy located?

The Farnley Academy is located in Leeds, LS12 5EU, Leeds.

How do I apply to The Farnley Academy?

The Farnley Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into The Farnley Academy?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at The Farnley Academy was 1.704 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at The Farnley Academy?

When The Farnley Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked-after children and previously looked-after children — Looked-after children and previously looked-after children (evidence required); 2. Children with siblings who are on the roll at the Academy at the time when the child applying starts at the… — Children with siblings who are on the roll at the Academy at the time when the child applying starts at the academy (i.e. in September for Year 7 Intake children) (conditions apply); 3. Children who, at the time of application, are on the roll at Ryecroft Academy — Children who, at the time of application, are on the roll at Ryecroft Academy (evidence required), and 2 further criteria. The school offers 280 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Farnley Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 70.4% of pupils at The Farnley Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

The Farnley Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

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1.704miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at The Farnley Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked-after children and previously looked-after children — Looked-after children and previously looked-after children (evidence required).
2Children with siblings who are on the roll at the Academy at the time when the child applying starts at the… — Children with siblings who are on the roll at the Academy at the time when the child applying starts at the academy (i.e. in September for Year 7 Intake children) (conditions apply).
3Children who, at the time of application, are on the roll at Ryecroft Academy — Children who, at the time of application, are on the roll at Ryecroft Academy (evidence required).
4Children who, at the time of application, live in the Academy catchment area.
5Any other children.

Leeds City Council's published summary of this school's admission policy for 2027 to 2028 (from the council's school directory). The Farnley Academy is its own admission authority; the full determined policy is published by the school at https://www.farnley.leeds.sch.uk/parents/admissions/. Places are offered in priority order.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

The Farnley Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Farnley Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Farnley Academy's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in September 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Farnley Academy?: The Farnley Academy has 1,492 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Farnley Academy take?: The Farnley Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is The Farnley Academy located?: The Farnley Academy is located in Leeds, LS12 5EU, Leeds.
How do I apply to The Farnley Academy?: The Farnley Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into The Farnley Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at The Farnley Academy was 1.704 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at The Farnley Academy?: When The Farnley Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked-after children and previously looked-after children — Looked-after children and previously looked-after children (evidence required); 2. Children with siblings who are on the roll at the Academy at the time when the child applying starts at the… — Children with siblings who are on the roll at the Academy at the time when the child applying starts at the academy (i.e. in September for Year 7 Intake children) (conditions apply); 3. Children who, at the time of application, are on the roll at Ryecroft Academy — Children who, at the time of application, are on the roll at Ryecroft Academy (evidence required), and 2 further criteria. The school offers 280 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Farnley Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 70.4% of pupils at The Farnley Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at The Farnley Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at The Farnley Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked-after children and previously looked-after children — Looked-after children and previously looked-after children (evidence required).
2Children with siblings who are on the roll at the Academy at the time when the child applying starts at the… — Children with siblings who are on the roll at the Academy at the time when the child applying starts at the academy (i.e. in September for Year 7 Intake children) (conditions apply).
3Children who, at the time of application, are on the roll at Ryecroft Academy — Children who, at the time of application, are on the roll at Ryecroft Academy (evidence required).
4Children who, at the time of application, live in the Academy catchment area.
5Any other children.

The Farnley Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Farnley Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged The Farnley Academy's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in September 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend The Farnley Academy?: The Farnley Academy has 1,492 pupils on roll.
What ages does The Farnley Academy take?: The Farnley Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is The Farnley Academy located?: The Farnley Academy is located in Leeds, LS12 5EU, Leeds.
How do I apply to The Farnley Academy?: The Farnley Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into The Farnley Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at The Farnley Academy was 1.704 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at The Farnley Academy?: When The Farnley Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked-after children and previously looked-after children — Looked-after children and previously looked-after children (evidence required); 2. Children with siblings who are on the roll at the Academy at the time when the child applying starts at the… — Children with siblings who are on the roll at the Academy at the time when the child applying starts at the academy (i.e. in September for Year 7 Intake children) (conditions apply); 3. Children who, at the time of application, are on the roll at Ryecroft Academy — Children who, at the time of application, are on the roll at Ryecroft Academy (evidence required), and 2 further criteria. The school offers 280 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at The Farnley Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 70.4% of pupils at The Farnley Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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