Ryecroft Academy
URN: 140824 • Leeds LS12 5AW
Overview
- Name
- Ryecroft Academy
- URN
- 140824
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Townsley (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01137330129
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ryecroft Academy, Leeds LS12 5AW
Summary
Ryecroft Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Leeds, serving 331 pupils with a capacity of 360. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education, as evidenced by its recent Ofsted inspection in March 2025, which rated the academy as Outstanding in several key areas, including the quality of education, personal development, and leadership. The academy aims to foster a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Ryecroft Academy is designed to be broad and ambitious, promoting a sense of aspiration among pupils. The school places a strong emphasis on behaviour and attitudes, with exemplary conduct noted from early years through to Year 6. Staff are dedicated to instilling positive routines and supporting children in their learning journeys.
Ryecroft Academy values its relationship with parents and the local community, encouraging involvement and feedback. The school actively engages families through various initiatives and communications, ensuring that they are well-informed and connected to their child's educational experience.
The curriculum at Ryecroft Academy is designed to be broad and ambitious, promoting a sense of aspiration among pupils. The school places a strong emphasis on behaviour and attitudes, with exemplary conduct noted from early years through to Year 6. Staff are dedicated to instilling positive routines and supporting children in their learning journeys.
Ryecroft Academy values its relationship with parents and the local community, encouraging involvement and feedback. The school actively engages families through various initiatives and communications, ensuring that they are well-informed and connected to their child's educational experience.
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Key details
- LA
- Leeds
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 331
- Boys
- 152
- Girls
- 179
- FSM %
- 44.50
- Open date
- 2014-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-09-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 331 | 152 | 179 | 360 | 44.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 341 | 156 | 185 | 360 | 44.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 347 | 160 | 187 | 420 | 43.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 347 | 160 | 187 | 420 | 43.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 350 | 170 | 180 | 420 | 44.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 324 | 162 | 162 | 420 | 41.90 |
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