The Ruth Gorse Academy

A outstanding free schools school in Leeds. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Ruth Gorse Academy.

Leeds, LS101HW Ofsted: Outstanding Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

76

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
76.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.99
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 72.9%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
12 July 2017
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Black Bull Street
Leeds, LS101HW

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140565
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Address
Black Bull Street, Leeds, LS10 1HW
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1260 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,274
Free School Meals
48.9% (623 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.1% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
19.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
50.4
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.3
English Attainment 8:
10.5
Maths Attainment 8:
9.8
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
14.8
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
15.3
Ebacc English:
93.3%
Ebacc Entry:
51.8%
Ebacc Humanities:
93.7%
Ebacc Languages:
81.6%
Ebacc Maths:
99.2%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.6%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.99
Progress 8 Range:
0.81 to 1.17

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
51.8 (+32.4 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
72.9 (+20.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
50.4 (+10.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.99 (+1.2 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
35 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
212
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,274 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Dare to Achieve Beyond What You Are Today"

Respectful Relationships Resilience Rectitude Reflection

Head Teacher's Message

Fatimah Sacha welcomes visitors to The Ruth Gorse Academy website, outlines the academy's history since opening in 2014, Ofsted judgments (Outstanding in 2017 and 2023), high Progress 8 score in 2024, and discusses core values and motto.

Admissions Criteria

The Ruth Gorse Academy is part of The GORSE Academies Trust and uses the academy's published admissions policy. The published admissions number is 252. Year 7 admissions are coordinated through Leeds City Council (the local authority). In-year admissions are handled through the Leeds coordinated in-year scheme. Appeals are handled by independent appeal panels. Waiting lists are kept until the end of each school year. Supplementary Information Form (SIF) is used where applicable. Guidance and forms for appeals are available via GOV.UK and local authorities.

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