Ralph Thoresby School

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeMaintained school, Foundation school
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityLeeds
AddressHoltdale Approach, LS16 7RX
URN108075

School Census

Total 1042
Girls/Boys 501/541
Girls/Boys Ratio 48.1%/51.9%
% pupils where English not first language 15.2%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 277
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 15.7%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
10/03/2015 Good
26/03/2013 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 10/03/2015
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 26/03/2013
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 40.7
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 35.30%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 46.80%
Entering EBacc 35.80%
EBacc average point score 3.5
Progress 8 -0.5
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 42.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 41%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 52%
Entering EBacc 39%
EBacc average point score 3.71
Progress 8 -0.48
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 46.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 37%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 57%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 3.85
Progress 8 0

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications474
As first preference107
As second preference90
As third preference94
Total Offers Made163
first preference offers107
second preference offers22
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications587
As first preference155
As second preference134
As third preference118
Total Offers Made188
first preference offers147
second preference offers27
third preference offers10
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications547
As first preference142
As second preference105
As third preference127
Total Offers Made185
first preference offers142
second preference offers22
third preference offers10
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications551
As first preference155
As second preference142
As third preference101
Total Offers Made190
first preference offers148
second preference offers25
third preference offers8
first preference v offers 1.06%
Total Applications551
As first preference172
As second preference141
As third preference112
Total Offers Made189
first preference offers162
second preference offers16
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.07%
Total Applications510
As first preference144
As second preference133
As third preference116
Total Offers Made186
first preference offers134
second preference offers27
third preference offers17
first preference v offers 1.26%
Total Applications498
As first preference178
As second preference137
As third preference99
Total Offers Made179
first preference offers141
second preference offers24
third preference offers11
first preference v offers 1.13%
Total Applications482
As first preference188
As second preference129
As third preference90
Total Offers Made189
first preference offers166
second preference offers13
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications392
As first preference144
As second preference102
As third preference85
Total Offers Made185
first preference offers144
second preference offers19
third preference offers14
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications305
As first preference120
As second preference95
As third preference59
Total Offers Made173
first preference offers120
second preference offers30
third preference offers10
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications312
As first preference107
As second preference88
As third preference67
Total Offers Made129
first preference offers107
second preference offers17
third preference offers1

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree34%
agree38%
disagree13%
strongly disagree13%
don't know3%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree30%
agree41%
disagree14%
strongly disagree11%
don't know3%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree13%
agree41%
disagree22%
strongly disagree15%
don't know9%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree9%
agree4%
disagree15%
strongly disagree14%
don't know4%
not applicable55%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree25%
agree38%
disagree27%
strongly disagree8%
don't know2%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree28%
agree21%
disagree18%
strongly disagree15%
don't know1%
not applicable18%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes23%
no77%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree18%
agree33%
disagree12%
strongly disagree24%
dont know12%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree33%
agree41%
disagree12%
strongly disagree5%
don't know9%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree39%
agree38%
disagree12%
strongly disagree6%
don't know6%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree30%
agree48%
disagree15%
strongly disagree4%
don't know2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree48%
agree44%
disagree4%
strongly disagree1%
don't know3%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree60%
agree33%
disagree5%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree35%
agree30%
disagree16%
strongly disagree8%
don't know10%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes65%
no35%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin64.6%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin4.7%
pakistani ethnic origin3.6%
white and asian ethnic origin3.4%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin3%
any other white background ethnic origin2.9%
any other asian background ethnic origin2.9%
african ethnic origin2.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.8%
indian ethnic origin1.5%
chinese ethnic origin1.3%
white and black african ethnic origin0.9%
caribbean ethnic origin0.6%
any other black background ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin66.9%
pakistani ethnic origin4.5%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin3.6%
white and asian ethnic origin3.6%
any other asian background ethnic origin3.3%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin3.3%
any other white background ethnic origin2.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2%
african ethnic origin1.9%
chinese ethnic origin1.3%
indian ethnic origin1.2%
white and black african ethnic origin1.1%
caribbean ethnic origin0.8%
any other black background ethnic origin0.7%

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