SecondaryData as of May 2026

Ralph Thoresby School

Holtdale Approach, Leeds, LS16 7RX

A Good-rated secondary school in Leeds.

Foundation school

Pupils

1,004

Ages

11-18

FSM

32.2%

Attainment 8

39.6

Ofsted

Good

Mar 2015

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

39.6

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

16.5%

Basics 9-5

35.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

41.4%

EBacc APS

3.50

EBacc 9-5

10.9%

EBacc 9-4

19.5%

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

35.88

A*-A Grades

31.6%

A*-B Grades

59.5%

AAB+ %

50.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 78 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Ralph Thoresby School

Ralph Thoresby School is a secondary school in Leeds, Leeds. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2015 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.6. The school has around 1,004 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Holtdale Approach, Leeds, LS16 7RX | More schools in Leeds

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Ralph Thoresby School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Oct 2023 — School remains Good
Mar 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Ralph Thoresby School

What is Ralph Thoresby School's Ofsted rating?

Ralph Thoresby School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.

What are Ralph Thoresby School's latest exam results?

Ralph Thoresby School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Ralph Thoresby School located?

Ralph Thoresby School is a secondary school in Leeds, Leeds (LS16 7RX).

How many pupils attend Ralph Thoresby School?

Ralph Thoresby School has around 1,004 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Ralph Thoresby School with other schools?

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