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Ryecroft Academy
Ryecroft Academy, Stonebridge Grove, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 5AW, Leeds
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
88.5 / 100
Top 12%
Better than 89% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
331
Capacity
360
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary school boasts a high parent satisfaction rate of 95%, indicating strong community support. While 49% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, there is room for improvement, particularly as no students achieved the higher standard. Overall, the school performs better than 89% of schools in the area, making it a solid choice for families in Leeds.
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Last inspected: 18 March 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 49% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (37 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child feels safe
97%
School has high expectations
97%
My child is happy
95%
School keeps me informed
95%
Good range of subjects
95%
I'd recommend this school
95%
My child makes good progress
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
School supports development
89%
School responds to concerns
73%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.2%
White Other7.3%
Black African6.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
Other3.0%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.5%
Asian Other1.2%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Black Caribbean0.9%
Mixed Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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53.79120, -1.61933 · LS12 5AW
School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN140824
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.ryecroft.leeds.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Ryecroft Academy rated by Ofsted?
Ryecroft Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2025.
Is Ryecroft Academy a good school?
Ryecroft Academy scores 88.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 12% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Ryecroft Academy?
Based on 37 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ryecroft Academy receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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