The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 49% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
49%
-13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 331
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 44.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Trust
- THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Helen Townsley
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ryecroft Academy, Stonebridge Grove, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 5AW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLawns Park Primary School
Primary · 638m away
Wortley High School
Secondary · 859m away
The Farnley Academy
Secondary · 863m away
Dixons Unity Academy
Secondary · 872m away
Greenhill Primary School
Primary · 923m away
Whingate Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Armley Grange School
Independent · 1.2km away
Park Spring Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ryecroft Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ryecroft Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ryecroft Academy?
Ryecroft Academy currently has 331 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ryecroft Academy take?
Ryecroft Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ryecroft Academy?
Ryecroft Academy is in Leeds, LS12 5AW, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ryecroft Academy have a sixth form?
No, Ryecroft Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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