The Ruth Gorse Academy
Leeds, LS10 1HW · Leeds · secondary school
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8th of 45 secondary schools in Leeds we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.3/10 against 263 of them, against 8.0/10 nationally. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 52.0 · 67 | 30% | 2.01 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.99 · 97 | 25% | 2.43 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 51.4 · 76 | 10% | 0.76 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Ruth Gorse Academy overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. In 2024/25, 52.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.99 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh, Music Club, Choir, Orchestra, and Student Leadership Team. Sports include health and fitness clubs and Excellence in Sport. Arts and music cover piano, guitar, voice, drums, strings, brass, and woodwind, alongside the musical *Legally Blonde JR*. Trips include tours of Headingley Cricket stadium, England Rugby training, and Manchester City stadium, plus international visits.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,265 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,260. 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores
What Ofsted said about The Ruth Gorse Academy
Overview
The Ruth Gorse Academy continues to be an outstanding school, providing an environment where "there are no barriers to pupils’ success." The report highlights "exceptionally strong academic outcomes" and a culture where pupils are "ambitious and confident," with leaders ensuring high expectations are met across all groups, including disadvantaged pupils.
Strengths
- The quality of education is "exceptional," underpinned by a "broad and ambitious curriculum" and the ‘Gorse Code’, which ensures pupils apply knowledge independently and with resilience.
- Teachers are "highly skilled and well trained," checking understanding with precision and swiftly addressing any learning gaps, resulting in "highly effective progress" for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Pupils display "exemplary behaviour," moving around the building in a "calm and orderly manner" while maintaining a "respectful culture" and positive relationships with staff.
- The school offers a "vibrant and varied ‘enrichment ++’ programme" and places high priority on personal development, including physical health initiatives like ‘Gorse Gets Healthy’ and a diverse careers programme.
- Leaders employ a "detailed and creative approach to supporting reading," using ‘forensic reading’ and precise interventions to help pupils below age-related expectations catch up rapidly.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with an open and positive culture that puts pupils’ interests first.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.4 |
| 2024/25 | 49.1 |
| 2025/26 | 51.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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