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The Ruth Gorse Academy

The Ruth Gorse Academy, Leeds
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The Ruth Gorse Academy

Black Bull Street, Leeds, LS10 1HW

A Outstanding-rated secondary school in Leeds.

Free schools
Pupils
1,275
Ages
11-16
FSM
51.2%
Attainment 8
48.9
Ofsted
Outstanding
Jul 2017

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
48.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
25.6%
Basics 9-5
52.2%

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
85.1%
EBacc APS
4.68
EBacc 9-5
36.5%
EBacc 9-4
52.9%
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About The Ruth Gorse Academy

The Ruth Gorse Academy is a secondary school in Leeds, Leeds. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2017 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 68 responses), 99% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.9. The school has around 1,275 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Black Bull Street, Leeds, LS10 1HW | More schools in Leeds

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Ruth Gorse Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2023 — School remains Outstanding
  2. Jul 2017 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Ruth Gorse Academy

What is The Ruth Gorse Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Ruth Gorse Academy received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What do parents say about The Ruth Gorse Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 68 responses): 99% of parents would recommend The Ruth Gorse Academy.
What are The Ruth Gorse Academy's latest exam results?
The Ruth Gorse Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Ruth Gorse Academy located?
The Ruth Gorse Academy is a secondary school in Leeds, Leeds (LS10 1HW).
How many pupils attend The Ruth Gorse Academy?
The Ruth Gorse Academy has around 1,275 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Ruth Gorse Academy with other schools?
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