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'''Garforth Academy''' (formerly known as '''Garforth Comprehensive School''' until September 1992 and '''Garforth Community College''' until November 2010) is a [[secondary school]] and [[sixth form]] for pupils aged 11&ndash;18 and is located on Lidgett Lane (B6137) in [[Garforth]], [[West Yorkshire]], England.
'''Garforth Academy''' (formerly known as '''Garforth Comprehensive School''' until September 1992 and '''Garforth Community College''' until November 2010) is a [[secondary school]] and [[sixth form]] for pupils aged 11&ndash;18 and is located on Lidgett Lane (B6137) in [[Garforth]], [[West Yorkshire]], England.


The school been awarded the [[Artsmark]] (2002), [[Investors in People]] Award, (2003), Schools Achievement Award, (2003), Education Extra award, (2001), [[Sportsmark]], (2002) and [[Beacon Status|Beacon School]] status (2003), and [[Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills|OFSTED]] described the school in 2010 (before it changed to [[Academy (English school)|academy status]]) as an "outstanding school".<ref name="Ofsted">[http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/108089 Ofsted: Garforth Community College]</ref>
The school been awarded the [[Artsmark]] (2002),<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20021221134503/http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/artsmark/round2.htm "Round 2 Artsmark Awards"]. [[Arts Council England|Arts Council]] (web archive). Retrieved 4 July 2022</ref> [[Investors in People]] Award, (2003), Schools Achievement Award, (2003), Education Extra award, (2001), [[Sportsmark]] (2002),<ref name="Ofsted"></ref> and [[Beacon Status|Beacon School]] status (2000),<ref>{{cite news |last1=Taylor |first1=Rob |title=The 300 new Beacon Schools |url=https://www.theguardian.com/education/2000/jun/08/schools.rostaylor1 |access-date=4 July 2022 |work=The Guardian |date=8 Jun 2000}}</ref> and [[Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills|OFSTED]] described the school in 2010 (before it changed to [[Academy (English school)|academy status]]) as an "outstanding school".<ref name="Ofsted">{{cite web|url=https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/23/108089|title=Find an inspection report and registered childcare|date=4 January 2024|website=reports.ofsted.gov.uk|accessdate=18 August 2024}}</ref>

==History==
The school was opened as Garforth Comprehensive School in 1967.<ref>{{cite web |title=Paul Edwards |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/leeds/content/articles/2009/06/01/people_paul_edwards_feature.shtml |website=BBC Leeds |date=1 June 2009 |access-date=4 July 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Representatives on Outside Bodies |url=https://explore.library.leeds.ac.uk/special-collections-explore/4038 |website=Leeds Library |access-date=4 July 2022}}</ref> [[Barbara Castle]], [[Member of Parliament (United Kingdom)|Member of Parliament]] for [[Blackburn (UK Parliament constituency)|Blackburn]], performed an official opening of the school on 11 October 1969.<ref>{{cite web |title=Barbara Castle MP, opening Garforth Comprehensive School |url=https://www.leodis.net/viewimage/81470 |website=Leodis |access-date=4 July 2022}}</ref>

By 1992, the school was known as Garforth Community College.<ref>Whilst no source gives an exact date for the school’s change of name, the earliest mention of Garforth Community College is from the following source from 1992:
* {{cite news |last1=Massey |first1=Ray |title=The list no parent can afford to miss; Top School 92 |url=https://plus.lexis.com/uk/document/index?crid=15dc12b7-10f9-4894-930d-72290c0175d7&pdpermalink=c83f580c-6e5c-464f-8470-d76e76731bf7&pdmfid=1001073&pdisurlapi=true |access-date=4 July 2022 |work=Daily Mail |date=19 November 1992}}</ref> In November 2010, the school became Garforth Academy under the [[Academies Act 2010]],<ref>{{cite letter |first=Frank |last=Norris |subject=Academy conversion and predecessor schools |recipient=Garforth Academy |date=16 February 2012 |url=https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/1904177 |access-date=4 July 2022 }}</ref> becoming a part of the Delta Academies Trust.<ref>{{cite web |title=Delta Academies Trust |url=https://www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Groups/Group/Details/4474 |website=Get Information About Schools |access-date=4 July 2022}}</ref>

==Extracurricular activities==
Since 2008, Garforth Academy has partnered with Mzuvele High School in [[KwaMashu]], [[Durban]]. In 2011, students from Garforth Academy travelled to Mzuvele to take part in a musical collaboration with students from the school.<ref>{{cite news |title=Music bridges gap between cultures in Leeds and Durban |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/leeds/hi/people_and_places/newsid_9421000/9421655.stm |access-date=4 July 2022 |work=BBC Leeds |date=12 March 2011}}</ref>

In 2010, Garforth Academy hosted the launch of Arts Live, a community arts partnership between the school, [[Brigshaw High School]] and ArtForms, the music and arts service provided by Education Leeds.<ref>{{cite news |title=Garforth's new arts group launched |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/leeds/hi/things_to_do/newsid_9191000/9191077.stm |access-date=4 July 2022 |work=BBC Leeds |date=15 November 2010}}</ref>


==In literature==
==In literature==
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==Academic performance==
==Academic performance==
As a result of improvements in the previous decade, the headteacher, Paul Edwards, received a [[knighthood]] in the [[2009 New Year Honours|New Year Honours 2009]] for services to local and national education.<ref>{{London Gazette|issue=58929|date=31 December 2008|page=1|supp=y}}</ref>
As a result of improvements in the previous decade, the headteacher, Paul Edwards, received a [[knighthood]] in the [[2009 New Year Honours|New Year Honours 2009]] for services to local and national education.<ref>{{London Gazette|issue=58929|date=31 December 2008|page=1|supp=y}}</ref>
The school has since got a new headteacher, Andrew Woodhouse. In July 2018, Woodhouse retired. The new principal is Anna Young.


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
*[[Gabby Adcock]], badminton player<ref>{{cite news |title=Golden girl Gabby shuttles back to school |url=https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/golden-girl-gabby-shuttles-back-school-204646 |access-date=4 July 2022 |work=Yorkshire Evening Post |date=23 November 2018}}</ref>
*[[Gabby Adcock]], badminton
*[[Will Boyle]], footballer<ref>{{cite web |title=Huddersfield Town AFC Player Profiles: William Boyle |url=http://www.htafc.com/team/player-profile/william-boyle/34 |publisher=Huddersfield Town A.F.C |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151122192742/http://www.htafc.com/team/player-profile/william-boyle/34 |archive-date=22 November 2015}}</ref>
*[[Will Boyle]], footballer<ref>{{cite web |title=Huddersfield Town AFC Player Profiles: William Boyle |url=http://www.htafc.com/team/player-profile/william-boyle/34 |publisher=Huddersfield Town A.F.C |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151122192742/http://www.htafc.com/team/player-profile/william-boyle/34 |archive-date=22 November 2015}}</ref>
*[[Jake Charles]], footballer<ref>{{cite news |title=Welsh U-17's call-up for Huddersfield Town starlet and John Charles’ grandson Jake Charles |url=https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/welsh-u-17s-call-up-huddersfield-town-4975059 |access-date=4 July 2022 |work=Yorkshire Live |date=5 May 2011}}</ref>
*[[Jake Charles]], footballer
*[[James Denny (diver)|James Denny]], diver
*[[James Denny (diver)|James Denny]], diver{{citation needed|date=July 2022}}
*[[Jessica Fletcher (badminton)|Jessica Fletcher]], badminton
*[[Jessica Fletcher (badminton)|Jessica Fletcher]], badminton{{citation needed|date=July 2022}}
* [[Sian Gabbidon]], businesswoman<ref>{{cite web |title=Apprentice winner Sian Gabbidon on her new Sian Marie loungewear range for Asda and how Lord Sugar's support has helped her through the pandemic |url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/lifestyle/shopping/apprentice-winner-sian-gabbidon-on-her-new-range-and-lord-sugars-support-3463771 |website=The Yorkshire Post |access-date=14 August 2024 |date=19 November 2021}}</ref>
*[[Mitchell Lund]], footballer
*[[Oli McBurnie]], footballer
*[[Mitchell Lund]], footballer{{citation needed|date=July 2022}}
*[[Oli McBurnie]], footballer{{citation needed|date=July 2022}}
*[[Lucy-Jo Hudson]], actress
*[[Lucy-Jo Hudson]], actress{{citation needed|date=July 2022}}
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*[[Gary Keedy]], cricketer<ref name="Keedy">[http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/15840.html Cricinfo - Players and Officials - Gary Keedy]</ref>
*[[Gary Keedy]], cricketer<ref name="Keedy">{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/gary-keedy-15840|title=Gary Keedy Profile – Cricket Player England &#124; Stats, Records, Video|website=ESPNcricinfo|accessdate=18 August 2024}}</ref>
*[[Chris Silverwood]], cricketer<ref name="Silverwood">[http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/20193.html Cricinfo - Players and Officials] - Chris Silverwood</ref>
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*[[Chris Silverwood]], cricketer<ref name="Silverwood">[http://content-uk.cricinfo.com/ci/content/player/20193.html Cricinfo – Players and Officials] – Chris Silverwood</ref>
*[[Phil Sharpe (footballer)|Phil Sharpe]], footballer & football manager
*[[Phil Sharpe (footballer)|Phil Sharpe]], footballer & football manager{{citation needed|date=July 2022}}
*[[Jenny Wallwork]], badminton
*[[Jenny Wallwork]], badminton player<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mackenzie |first1=Paul |title=Badminton champion Jenny Wallwork launches foundation to fight mental health illness |url=https://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/people/badminton-champion-jenny-wallwork-launches-foundation-to-fight-mental-health-6383182 |website=Great British Life |date=30 October 2015 |access-date=4 July 2022}}</ref>
*[[Andrew White (musician)|Andrew White]], musician
*[[Andrew White (musician)|Andrew White]], musician<ref>{{cite news |title=‘My dad doesn’t think playing a guitar is a sensible job and he’s probably right’ |url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/my-dad-doesnt-think-playing-guitar-sensible-job-and-hes-probably-right-1905878 |access-date=4 July 2022 |work=The Yorkshire Post |date=15 March 2012}}</ref>
*[[Ryan Hudson]], Rugby League player
*[[Tom Olbison]], Rugby League player
*[[Ryan Hudson]], Rugby League player{{citation needed|date=July 2022}}
*[[Tom Olbison]], Rugby League player{{citation needed|date=July 2022}}
*[[Tommy Spurr]], Footballer
*[[Tommy Spurr]], footballer{{citation needed|date=July 2022}}
*[[Liam Williams (comedian)|Liam Williams]], comedian/writer
*[[Liam Williams (comedian)|Liam Williams]], comedian/writer{{citation needed|date=July 2022}}

<ref>{{cite web|title=Garforth Academy|url=https://www.schoolsinsight.co.uk/school/leeds/garforth-academy|website=Schools Insight|access-date=30 May 2018}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|title=Garforth Rangers|url=http://www.garforthrangers.co.uk/venues/garforth-academy/|website=Garforth Rangers Association Football Club|access-date=30 May 2018}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 23:21, 22 October 2024

Garforth Academy
Address
Map
Lidgett Lane

Garforth
,
West Yorkshire
,
LS25 1LJ

England
Coordinates53°47′17″N 1°23′31″W / 53.78799°N 1.39196°W / 53.78799; -1.39196
Information
TypeAcademy
Motto"Reaching for Excellence"
Established1967
Department for Education URN136343 Tables
OfstedReports
PrincipalAnna Young
Staff83
Age11 to 18
Enrolment1998
Websitehttp://www.garforthacademy.org.uk

Garforth Academy (formerly known as Garforth Comprehensive School until September 1992 and Garforth Community College until November 2010) is a secondary school and sixth form for pupils aged 11–18 and is located on Lidgett Lane (B6137) in Garforth, West Yorkshire, England.

The school been awarded the Artsmark (2002),[1] Investors in People Award, (2003), Schools Achievement Award, (2003), Education Extra award, (2001), Sportsmark (2002),[2] and Beacon School status (2000),[3] and OFSTED described the school in 2010 (before it changed to academy status) as an "outstanding school".[2]

History

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The school was opened as Garforth Comprehensive School in 1967.[4][5] Barbara Castle, Member of Parliament for Blackburn, performed an official opening of the school on 11 October 1969.[6]

By 1992, the school was known as Garforth Community College.[7] In November 2010, the school became Garforth Academy under the Academies Act 2010,[8] becoming a part of the Delta Academies Trust.[9]

Extracurricular activities

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Since 2008, Garforth Academy has partnered with Mzuvele High School in KwaMashu, Durban. In 2011, students from Garforth Academy travelled to Mzuvele to take part in a musical collaboration with students from the school.[10]

In 2010, Garforth Academy hosted the launch of Arts Live, a community arts partnership between the school, Brigshaw High School and ArtForms, the music and arts service provided by Education Leeds.[11]

In literature

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In the book The Modfather, David Lines describes his time at the school in the late 1970s and early 1980s in great detail. He described the school as looking like a cold hard slab of institutionalised concrete and, after leaving a leafy Nottinghamshire grammar school, described his shock on his first day of the pupils wearing 'menacing boots' and watching his classmates 'literally kicking seven shades out of each other'.[12]

Academic performance

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As a result of improvements in the previous decade, the headteacher, Paul Edwards, received a knighthood in the New Year Honours 2009 for services to local and national education.[13]

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ "Round 2 Artsmark Awards". Arts Council (web archive). Retrieved 4 July 2022
  2. ^ a b "Find an inspection report and registered childcare". reports.ofsted.gov.uk. 4 January 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  3. ^ Taylor, Rob (8 June 2000). "The 300 new Beacon Schools". The Guardian. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
  4. ^ "Paul Edwards". BBC Leeds. 1 June 2009. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
  5. ^ "Representatives on Outside Bodies". Leeds Library. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
  6. ^ "Barbara Castle MP, opening Garforth Comprehensive School". Leodis. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
  7. ^ Whilst no source gives an exact date for the school’s change of name, the earliest mention of Garforth Community College is from the following source from 1992:
  8. ^ Norris, Frank (16 February 2012). "Academy conversion and predecessor schools". Letter to Garforth Academy. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
  9. ^ "Delta Academies Trust". Get Information About Schools. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
  10. ^ "Music bridges gap between cultures in Leeds and Durban". BBC Leeds. 12 March 2011. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
  11. ^ "Garforth's new arts group launched". BBC Leeds. 15 November 2010. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
  12. ^ ISBN 978-0-09-947659-7
  13. ^ "No. 58929". The London Gazette (Supplement). 31 December 2008. p. 1.
  14. ^ "Golden girl Gabby shuttles back to school". Yorkshire Evening Post. 23 November 2018. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
  15. ^ "Huddersfield Town AFC Player Profiles: William Boyle". Huddersfield Town A.F.C. Archived from the original on 22 November 2015.
  16. ^ "Welsh U-17's call-up for Huddersfield Town starlet and John Charles' grandson Jake Charles". Yorkshire Live. 5 May 2011. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
  17. ^ "Apprentice winner Sian Gabbidon on her new Sian Marie loungewear range for Asda and how Lord Sugar's support has helped her through the pandemic". The Yorkshire Post. 19 November 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  18. ^ "Gary Keedy Profile – Cricket Player England | Stats, Records, Video". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  19. ^ Cricinfo – Players and Officials – Chris Silverwood
  20. ^ Mackenzie, Paul (30 October 2015). "Badminton champion Jenny Wallwork launches foundation to fight mental health illness". Great British Life. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
  21. ^ "'My dad doesn't think playing a guitar is a sensible job and he's probably right'". The Yorkshire Post. 15 March 2012. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
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