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Ralph Thoresby School
Holtdale Approach, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 7RX, Leeds
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
26.9 / 100
Bottom 27%
Better than 27% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,004
Capacity
1,037
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 81% nationally. While 56% of pupils achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities is relatively low at 7%. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment, but parents may want to consider its university progression rates when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 10 March 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 39.7 | Bottom 19% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 56% | Bottom 25% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 36% | Bottom 29% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 41% | Bottom 45% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 20% | Bottom 45% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 52% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 7% | Below avg |
Based on 73 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.7%
Other4.5%
White Other3.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.2%
Asian Pakistani3.2%
Asian Other2.8%
Black African2.7%
Mixed Other2.0%
Asian Indian1.7%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Black Other0.3%
Location
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53.85675, -1.60780 · LS16 7RX
School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN108075
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.ralphthoresby.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ralph Thoresby School rated by Ofsted?
Ralph Thoresby School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 March 2015.
Is Ralph Thoresby School a good school?
Ralph Thoresby School scores 26.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 27% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Ralph Thoresby School in GCSEs?
Ralph Thoresby School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.7. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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