The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.7
4.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
6.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
41%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.24
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 176 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 103 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,004
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 32.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Trust
- The Leeds North West Education Partnership Foundation
- Head
- Mr Will Carr (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2014 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Holtdale Approach, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 7RX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmIreland Wood Primary School
Primary · 495m away
Cookridge Primary School
Primary · 510m away
Cookridge Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Leeds Teaching and Learning Centre
Pupil referral unit · 1.3km away
Lighthouse School Leeds
Free school · 1.3km away
Iveson Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Adel St John the Baptist Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ralph Thoresby School a selective school?
No. Ralph Thoresby School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ralph Thoresby School's Ofsted rating?
Ralph Thoresby School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ralph Thoresby School?
Ralph Thoresby School currently has 1,004 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ralph Thoresby School take?
Ralph Thoresby School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ralph Thoresby School?
Ralph Thoresby School is in Leeds, LS16 7RX, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ralph Thoresby School have a sixth form?
Yes, Ralph Thoresby School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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