Open Other Secondary Mixed

The Farnley Academy

Chapel Lane, Leeds, LS12 5EU
Part of: THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Farnley Academy
Leeds, LS12 5EU
1,501 Pupils
1,210 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
32.60% FSM %
778 Boys
723 Girls
About The Farnley Academy

The Farnley Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Leeds, Leeds, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 11–18. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,501 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,210. Current headteacher: Wayne Little.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Leeds
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Leeds
Parliamentary Constituency Leeds South West and Morley
Ward Farnley & Wortley
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 THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-02-2012
UKPRN 10036057
URN 137577
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Andrew James Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jack Smith Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Emma Cawthray Local Governor 07/02/2024 06/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Rebecca Gurney Local Governor 01/09/2023 31/08/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Nikki Hawcroft Local Governor 01/07/2025 30/06/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Sharon Knott Local Governor 07/02/2024 06/02/2028 Elected by parents
Karen Lawson Local Governor 01/09/2020 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Wayne Little Local Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Lisa Whittaker Local Governor 25/02/2026 24/02/2030 Elected by school staff
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Farnley Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Leeds, Leeds.
The Farnley Academy has 1,501 pupils, with a capacity of 1,210.
The Farnley Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at The Farnley Academy is: Non-selective.
The Principal at The Farnley Academy is Mr Wayne Little.
The Farnley Academy is at Chapel Lane, Farnley, Leeds, LS12 5EU, in the Leeds local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at The Farnley Academy: Has a sixth form.
The Farnley Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Wayne Little
Chapel Lane, Farnley, Leeds, LS12 5EU
01132630741
www.farnley.leeds.sch.uk
Location
LS12 5EU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137577
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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