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The Ruth Gorse Academy
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- Leeds LS10 1HW
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: All groups of pupils make rapid progress from their varying starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� attitudes to learning are superb. They work hard because they want to do well.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have very high expectations and strive to meet them.
Current Educational Practices: Through professional development and sharing ideas, teachers and leaders constantly improve.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers are extremely knowledgeable, highly enthusiastic, and passionate about providing a first-class education.
Opportunities for Involvement: The school engages parents through regular reports and parents鈥� evenings.
Communication: Parents receive regular information about their child鈥檚 progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents say The Ruth Gorse Academy is a fantastic school with great opportunities.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders act swiftly on attendance issues and engage hard-to-reach parents.
Actions for Quality Improvement: The exceptionally skilful principal and leadership team ensure high expectations and personalized approaches.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare and dealt with swiftly. Pupils say they feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn comprehensively about staying safe, including online and against radicalization.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide-ranging extracurricular opportunities, including unique clubs like Kodu and rowing.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Extracurricular activities enrich the challenging curriculum and enhance development.
Career Counselling Services: Strong career advice from Year 7, including fairs and university visits.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils are effectively prepared for their option choices through comprehensive guidance.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disadvantaged pupils and those with special needs receive exceptional support and make outstanding progress.
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About Us
The Ruth Gorse Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1274 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 47% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A+
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A-
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B+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Outstanding | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.8 | 8.3 | 16.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 47% | 0% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.92 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 31.27% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 45.31% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 54% | 28.66% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% | 12.8% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 42% | 17.8% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.40 | 2.93 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 89.85% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 250 | 175 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 83.98% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 29.62% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 28% | 31.04% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 19% | 12.26% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.09% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.68% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.38% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.61 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 34.75% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 46.56% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 38% | 27.11% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 13.86% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 29% | 17.89% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.26 | 3.04 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 90.15% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 187 | 167 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 85.85% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 31.94% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 32% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 11.06% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.89% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.21% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.09% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.46 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 29.37% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 45.04% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 30% | 27.4% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 11.13% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 16.54% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.28 | 3.08 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 92.26% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.64% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 28.05% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 34.85% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 9.36% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.31% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.54% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 27.82% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.98% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 27.06% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.59% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.31% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.89 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 87.36% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.33% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 36.08% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.22% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.89% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.53% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 25.63% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 39.23% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 26.33% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.25% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.23% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.11% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 164 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 71.83% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.63% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 35.06% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.94% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.11% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.14% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.8% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Ruth Gorse Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1