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Garforth Academy

Lidgett Lane, Leeds, LS25 1LJ
Part of: DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Garforth Academy
Leeds, LS25 1LJ
1,880 Pupils
2,065 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
16.80% FSM %
944 Boys
936 Girls
About Garforth Academy

Located in Leeds (LS25 1LJ), Garforth Academy is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–18, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Leeds.

It has 1,880 pupils on roll. School capacity: 2,065. Current headteacher: Anna Young.

Data for Garforth Academy comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Leeds
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Leeds
Parliamentary Constituency Leeds East
Ward Garforth & Swillington
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-11-2010
UKPRN 10032198
URN 136343
Data Last Updated 29-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Ian Fox Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2024 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Steve Beer Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Miss Ruth Cockcroft Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Kimberley Owen Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Christopher Shaw Local Governor 27/09/2025 26/09/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr James Smith Local Governor 04/09/2025 03/09/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr James Sparling Local Governor 12/10/2025 11/10/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Rachel Trawally Local Governor 02/09/2024 01/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Anna Young Local Governor 01/09/2018 31/08/2028 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
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East Garforth Primary Academy
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Frequently Asked Questions
Garforth Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Leeds, Leeds.
Garforth Academy has 1,880 pupils, with a capacity of 2,065.
Garforth Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Garforth Academy is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Garforth Academy is Principal Anna Young.
Garforth Academy is at Lidgett Lane, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1LJ, in the Leeds local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Garforth Academy: Has a sixth form.
Garforth Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Principal Anna Young
Lidgett Lane, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1LJ
01132127127
www.garforthacademy.org.uk
Location
LS25 1LJ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136343
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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