The Farnley Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Farnley Academy
Address: Chapel Lane, Farnley
Town/City: Leeds
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: LS12 5EU
Country: 72040478
Telephone Number: 0113 263 0741
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: The Gorse Academies Trust
Sponsor: The Gorse Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Principal: Mr Chris Stokes
Capacity: 1210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 1443 (54% boys & 46% girls)
Enrollment: 119% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 28.1%

Location and administration

URN: 137577
DfE Number: 383/4026
UKPRN: 10036057
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Leeds (E08000035)
Constituency: Leeds West (E14000781)
Electoral Ward: Farnley & Wortley (E05012648)

Easting & Northing: 425137E, 431969N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 47' 2.69" N 1° 37' 11.43" W
Plus Code: 9C5WQ9MJ+J3

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Ian Ballance - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 March 2027.
  • Ms Rosanna Carney - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 March 2025.
  • Ms Elaine Clappison - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 5 March 2027.
  • Chris Graves - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Miss Gabriella Holdsworth - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Ralph Hyde - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 December 2026.
  • Karen Lawson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Anne McAvan - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Kingsley Ofeimu - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 October 2023.
  • Mr Adam Paver-Merrison - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 March 2025.
  • Mr Sam Sheedy - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 July 2025.
  • Marie Suggit - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2026.