The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.1
5.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
10.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
85%
Source: 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
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 258 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 118 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,275
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 51.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Trust
- THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Miss Saba Mir
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Black Bull Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 1HW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmUniversity Technical College Leeds
Secondary · 310m away
LS-TEN
Independent · 565m away
Mount St Mary's Catholic High School
Secondary · 642m away
The Richmond Hill Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hunslet
Primary · 1.1km away
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Richmond Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Leeds Mathematics School
16 plus · Grammar · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Ruth Gorse Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Ruth Gorse Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Ruth Gorse Academy?
The Ruth Gorse Academy currently has 1,275 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Ruth Gorse Academy take?
The Ruth Gorse Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Ruth Gorse Academy?
The Ruth Gorse Academy is in Leeds, LS10 1HW, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Ruth Gorse Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Ruth Gorse Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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