The Farnley Academy Catchment Area
The Farnley Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Leeds , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1501 pupils, and a capacity of 1210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,501
Pupils
1,210
Capacity
124%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
The Farnley Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Farnley Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Leeds. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Leeds before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Leeds catchment area documents →The Farnley Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Chapel Lane, Farnley, Leeds, LS12 5EU
- Local authority
- Leeds
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 32.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137577
Other Secondary Schools in Leeds
If The Farnley Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Leeds are the next closest alternatives.
Lawnswood School Catchment Area
Community school · LS16 5AG
Allerton High School Catchment Area
Community school · LS17 7AG
Allerton Grange School Catchment Area
Community school · LS17 6SF
Ralph Thoresby School Catchment Area
Foundation school · LS16 7RX
Guiseley School Catchment Area
Foundation school · LS20 8DT
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · LS6 4QE
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Farnley Academy
Is The Farnley Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Farnley Academy currently has 1501 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Farnley Academy? ▾
Admission to The Farnley Academy is managed by Leeds. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Farnley Academy cover? ▾
The Farnley Academy is a secondary school in Leeds, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Farnley Academy? ▾
The Farnley Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.