Ralph Thoresby School
URN: 108075 • Leeds LS16 7RX
Overview
- Name
- Ralph Thoresby School
- URN
- 108075
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- The Leeds North West Education Partnership Foundation
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Will Carr (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01133979911
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Holtdale Approach, Leeds LS16 7RX
Summary
Ralph Thoresby School is a mixed foundation secondary school located in Leeds, serving a diverse community with a current enrollment of 1,004 students. The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, aiming to provide every student with the opportunity to achieve their best. In its latest Ofsted report from October 2023, the school was rated as 'Good', highlighting its effective teaching, high expectations, and the positive behaviour of pupils.
The curriculum at Ralph Thoresby is designed to challenge students academically while offering a broad range of subjects, including A-Level courses in the Sixth Form. The school emphasizes personal development and provides extensive support through mentoring and enrichment opportunities, including partnerships with other educational institutions and organisations, which enhance the learning experience.
Ralph Thoresby School fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging student leadership and collaboration. The school’s motto, "Ambition and achievement for all," reflects its commitment to nurturing students' aspirations and equipping them with the skills needed for their future endeavors.
The curriculum at Ralph Thoresby is designed to challenge students academically while offering a broad range of subjects, including A-Level courses in the Sixth Form. The school emphasizes personal development and provides extensive support through mentoring and enrichment opportunities, including partnerships with other educational institutions and organisations, which enhance the learning experience.
Ralph Thoresby School fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging student leadership and collaboration. The school’s motto, "Ambition and achievement for all," reflects its commitment to nurturing students' aspirations and equipping them with the skills needed for their future endeavors.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Parents' Evening: How To Guide (download)
- Parents' Evening:Y11 Letter (download)
- Admissions Process (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Documents & Policies (other)
- Sixth Form Attendance Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Garforth Academy (79.9)
- Allerton High School (77.5)
- The Morley Academy (75.9)
- Horsforth School (69.8)
- Oulton Academy (69.4)
Key details
- LA
- Leeds
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- The Leeds North West Education Partnership Foundation
- Capacity
- 1037
- Pupils
- 1004
- Boys
- 519
- Girls
- 485
- FSM %
- 32.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1004 | 519 | 485 | 1037 | 32.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1035 | 523 | 512 | 1037 | 29.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1046 | 530 | 516 | 1037 | 26.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1046 | 530 | 516 | 1049 | 26.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1018 | 511 | 507 | 1049 | 26.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 998 | 485 | 513 | 1049 | 22.30 |
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