Ryecroft Academy
Leeds, LS12 5AW · Leeds · primary school
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203rd of 211 primary schools in Leeds we can score, 221 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.4/10 against 1,673 of them, against 1.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 49.0 · 17 | 62% | 1.06 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ryecroft Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 350 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school monitor progress for children who have not reached the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Ryecroft Academy
Overview
Ryecroft Academy provides a "positive, welcoming learning environment" where pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities, are enabled to "flourish and grow." The school is driven by a strong sense of "ambition and aspiration," ensuring high expectations for all learners. Despite some pupils starting from low points, they make "exceptional progress" through a carefully sequenced curriculum.
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as "inspiring," "broad and ambitious," with content sequenced so knowledge builds over time and links between subjects help pupils apply learning.
- Behaviour is "exemplary," with pupils showing high engagement, self-control, and respect; older pupils act as "exceptional role models" for younger peers.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities is a "strength," featuring a "very personalised approach" that ensures work is "exceptionally well matched to their needs."
- The school’s offer for personal development is "exceptional," with pupils taking on roles of responsibility with "extreme pride" and demonstrating an ability to consider different perspectives.
- Rigorous checks on reading, including a "forensic reading" approach, ensure targeted support addresses gaps in decoding, fluency, and comprehension.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 34% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 49% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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