The Ruth Gorse Academy
Black Bull Street, Leeds, LS10 1HWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Ruth Gorse Academy is a secondary school in Leeds for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 295 schools in Leeds. It ranks 7th of 33 secondary schools in Leeds. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 July 2017, report published 28 September 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 October 2023
At The Ruth Gorse Academy, there are no barriers to pupils' success. This includes pupils who are disadvantaged. Pupils are encouraged to be ambitious and confident. The school has set extremely high academic expectations for what pupils can achieve. Pupils meet these expectations with pride. This results in exceptionally strong academic outcomes. Pupils flourish in this school where everyone nurtures and celebrates individual differences. The school's annual 'Culture Day' encourages pupils to attend wearing cultural dress. Visiting speakers teach pupils about different faiths and cultures. Pupils take part in wide-ranging activities that raise their cultural awareness even further. Pupils are proud to be part of a diverse and welcoming school community. Pupils display exemplary behaviour. They move around the building in a calm and orderly manner. In lessons, they are focused and resilient. Pupils go out of their way to support one another. Their relationships with staff are very positive. A respectful culture pervades the school. Pupils enjoy their education. They feel safe and highly valued. Pupils appreciate the school's vibrant and varied 'enrichment ++' programme. This provides rich educational experiences beyond the academic curriculum. Clubs include sports, drama, languages and areas of special interest. These extra-curricular activities help to develop pupils' talents, teamwork and social skills.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
255 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,265 pupils on roll, with places for 1,260
Schools near The Ruth Gorse Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Technical College Leeds | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.2 |
| LS-TEN | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| Mount St Mary's Catholic High School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 49.6 |
| Leeds Mathematics School | 0.7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Co-op Academy Leeds | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 30.5 |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Saba Mir
- Phone
- 01132531600
- Address
- Black Bull Street, Leeds, LS10 1HW
- Local authority
- Leeds
- URN
- 140565
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.