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The Ruth Gorse Academy

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personMr Ben Mallinson

corporate_fareTHE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onLeeds, LS10 1HW

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,301

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Attainment 8

49.1

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GCSE Rank

#16 in Leeds

#1,055 of 3,216 nationally

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The Ruth Gorse Academy is a Free schools secondary school in Leeds, serving ages 11-16. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.5×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

The Ruth Gorse Academy is a free schools in Leeds, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 1,275 pupils on roll, of whom 52% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.1, placing the school #16 in Leeds and #1,055 of 3,216 nationally. 52.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 21.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.5× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

49.1

Grade 5+ E&M

52.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)21.7%

Entering EBacc85.10%

EBacc APS4.7

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.99

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc80.80%

EBacc APS4.81

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.92

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc54%

EBacc APS4.40

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.61

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS4.26

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.46

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30%

EBacc APS4.28

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

25 October 2023

Inspection Report

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12 July 2017

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

1 Evaluations

2017-07-12

S5 Inspection Legacy

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

4.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.4%(43 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,275 pupils. During this period, there were 56 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.4%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,275	56	4.4%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,267	51	4.0%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,278	66	5.2%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,274	74	5.8%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,273	100	7.9%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,291	76	5.9%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,301	54	4.2%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,285	84	6.5%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,284	143	11.1%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,269	71	5.6%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,263	79	6.3%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,273	105	8.2%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,266	18	1.4%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,266	33	2.6%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,201	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,201	81	6.7%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,200	50	4.2%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,044	81	7.8%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,050	70	6.7%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,059	88	8.3%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	812	63	7.8%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	811	39	4.8%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	809	57	7.0%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	534	33	6.2%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	540	38	7.0%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	556	31	5.6%	3.1%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 90 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 71 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 38 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 19 pupils

Hearing Impairment 7 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

97.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

98.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

12.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree81%

agree16%

disagree1%

don't know1%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree79%

agree19%

don't know1%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree40%

agree7%

disagree1%

not applicable51%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes34%

no66%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree87%

agree9%

disagree4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree84%

agree15%

disagree1%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree88%

agree10%

disagree1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree84%

agree13%

disagree1%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree88%

agree12%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree82%

agree16%

disagree1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree79%

agree19%

don't know1%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes99%

no1%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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