The Ruth Gorse Academy
About The Ruth Gorse Academy
The Ruth Gorse Academy is the top-performing secondary school in the Leeds local authority, ranking first out of 42 schools on Progress 8, the key measure of pupil progress from Key Stage 2 to GCSEs. It sits well ahead of its nearest peers: Allerton High School, Mount St Mary's Catholic High School, and Cockburn School, which rank second, third, and fourth respectively. The school also places third across the whole of Yorkshire and the Humber and 85th nationally. It is one of 15 schools in Leeds rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and its most recent ungraded inspection in October 2023 confirmed that it remains at that standard. Headteacher Saba Mir leads a mixed, non-denominational 11-16 academy that is significantly oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, the school received 1,060 applications for 250 places, with 329 families putting it as their first preference.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 68 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Oct 2023Latest monitoring visit (26 Oct 2023): School remains Outstanding
Source: Ofsted, 28 Sept 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Source: ruthgorse.leeds.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices