Core Training and Development limited vs The Farnley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 721 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Core Training and Development limited
Leeds · Independent all-through · Ages 8–16
13 students
The Farnley Academy
Leeds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,492 students
| Measure | Core Training and Development limited Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Farnley Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | – | #121 of 366 |
| National rank | – | #1536 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 8–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 13 | 1,492 |
| Pupils on roll | 13 | 1,492 |
| Free school meals | – | 35.3% |
| Capacity filled | 37.1% | 123.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.54 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leeds | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.coretraininganddevelopment.co.uk | www.farnley.leeds.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Farnley Academy is the larger school with 1,492 students compared with 13.
- •Core Training and Development limited is a independent school while The Farnley Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Core Training and Development limited better than The Farnley Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Core Training and Development limited and The Farnley Academy?
About 721 m in a straight line, between Leeds and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Core Training and Development limited: 13. The Farnley Academy: 1,492. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Core Training and Development limited and The Farnley Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Core Training and Development limited is unranked and The Farnley Academy is 121st of 366 among all-through schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).