The Ruth Gorse Academy
URN: 140565 • Leeds LS10 1HW
Overview
- Name
- The Ruth Gorse Academy
- URN
- 140565
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 66.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ben Mallinson (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01132531600
- Website
- Visit The Ruth Gorse Academy website
- Address
-
Black Bull Street, Leeds LS10 1HW
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Summary
The Ruth Gorse Academy is a mixed secondary free school located in Leeds, with a current enrolment of 1,275 students, slightly above its capacity of 1,260. The academy is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment, with a significant proportion of students (51.20%) eligible for free school meals, reflecting its dedication to serving the local community.
The school prioritises safeguarding and well-being, offering a straightforward mechanism for students and parents to report concerns through its "Tell Us" button. This initiative underscores the academy's commitment to ensuring a safe and responsive environment for all students.
In addition to its focus on student welfare, The Ruth Gorse Academy has recently adopted Weduc, a digital communication tool aimed at enhancing engagement between parents and the school. This investment reflects the academy's ethos of fostering strong community ties and improving the educational experience for families. For more information, visit their website at [ruthgorse.leeds.sch.uk](http://ruthgorse.leeds.sch.uk/).
The school prioritises safeguarding and well-being, offering a straightforward mechanism for students and parents to report concerns through its "Tell Us" button. This initiative underscores the academy's commitment to ensuring a safe and responsive environment for all students.
In addition to its focus on student welfare, The Ruth Gorse Academy has recently adopted Weduc, a digital communication tool aimed at enhancing engagement between parents and the school. This investment reflects the academy's ethos of fostering strong community ties and improving the educational experience for families. For more information, visit their website at [ruthgorse.leeds.sch.uk](http://ruthgorse.leeds.sch.uk/).
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- 0113 2531 600 (other)
- Skip to content (other)
- [email protected] (other)
- [email protected] (other)
- Inclusion Team (other)
- Policies (other)
- School Times and Term Dates (other)
- Admissions (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 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1260
- Pupils
- 1275
- Boys
- 660
- Girls
- 615
- FSM %
- 51.20
- Open date
- 2014-09-01
- 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 | 1275 | 660 | 615 | 1260 | 51.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1274 | 648 | 626 | 1260 | 46.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1269 | 651 | 618 | 1260 | 43.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1269 | 651 | 618 | 1260 | 43.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1266 | 647 | 619 | 1260 | 39.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1201 | 621 | 580 | 1250 | 32.70 |
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