The Ruth Gorse Academy

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Free schools
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityLeeds
AddressBlack Bull Street, LS10 1HW
URN140565

School Census

Total 1301
Girls/Boys 661/640
Girls/Boys Ratio 50.8%/49.2%
% pupils where English not first language 58.0%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 594
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 15.4%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
12/07/2017 Outstanding
Inspection Date 12/07/2017
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 50.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 50.20%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 71.00%
Entering EBacc 80.80%
EBacc average point score 4.81
Progress 8 0.99
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 48.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 46%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 66%
Entering EBacc 54%
EBacc average point score 4.38
Progress 8 0.91
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 48.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 45%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 62%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.26
Progress 8 0.61

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.60%
Total Applications1099
As first preference369
As second preference248
As third preference224
Total Offers Made248
first preference offers230
second preference offers14
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.44%
Total Applications1033
As first preference324
As second preference273
As third preference219
Total Offers Made250
first preference offers225
second preference offers20
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.63%
Total Applications1059
As first preference363
As second preference260
As third preference215
Total Offers Made252
first preference offers223
second preference offers18
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 1.81%
Total Applications1020
As first preference408
As second preference243
As third preference202
Total Offers Made251
first preference offers226
second preference offers14
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.62%
Total Applications980
As first preference358
As second preference266
As third preference198
Total Offers Made252
first preference offers221
second preference offers22
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.61%
Total Applications872
As first preference357
As second preference230
As third preference165
Total Offers Made250
first preference offers222
second preference offers25
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.49%
Total Applications812
As first preference309
As second preference223
As third preference154
Total Offers Made251
first preference offers207
second preference offers33
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.23%
Total Applications618
As first preference223
As second preference177
As third preference117
Total Offers Made251
first preference offers181
second preference offers61
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications424
As first preference129
As second preference140
As third preference90
Total Offers Made246
first preference offers129
second preference offers61
third preference offers17
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications277
As first preference97
As second preference88
As third preference57
Total Offers Made185
first preference offers97
second preference offers44
third preference offers6

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree79%
agree19%
disagree1%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree80%
agree18%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree83%
agree15%
disagree1%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree16%
agree8%
disagree3%
strongly disagree2%
don't know2%
not applicable68%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree72%
agree24%
disagree1%
strongly disagree0%
don't know3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree32%
agree15%
disagree2%
strongly disagree1%
don't know2%
not applicable49%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes27%
no73%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree85%
agree9%
disagree4%
strongly disagree0%
dont know2%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree85%
agree13%
disagree1%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree87%
agree13%
disagree1%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree77%
agree21%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree84%
agree15%
disagree0%
strongly disagree1%
don't know0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree83%
agree14%
disagree2%
strongly disagree1%
don't know0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree80%
agree18%
disagree2%
strongly disagree0%
don't know1%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes98%
no2%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
african ethnic origin17.7%
white british ethnic origin16.8%
pakistani ethnic origin9.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin8.4%
any other white background ethnic origin6.2%
bangladeshi ethnic origin4.8%
any other asian background ethnic origin4.3%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin4.1%
any other black background ethnic origin3.6%
indian ethnic origin3.5%
white and black african ethnic origin2.8%
caribbean ethnic origin1.3%
white and asian ethnic origin0.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.8%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin20.1%
african ethnic origin13.3%
pakistani ethnic origin10.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin9.2%
any other white background ethnic origin7.8%
bangladeshi ethnic origin4.9%
any other asian background ethnic origin4.4%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin3.6%
any other black background ethnic origin3.5%
white and black african ethnic origin2.8%
indian ethnic origin2.2%
caribbean ethnic origin1.5%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.2%
white and asian ethnic origin1.2%

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