The Ruth Gorse Academy Catchment Area
The Ruth Gorse Academy is a free s secondary school in Leeds , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1275 pupils, and a capacity of 1260 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,275
Pupils
1,260
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2017
The Ruth Gorse Academy Catchment Area Information
Secondary school places at The Ruth Gorse Academy are allocated by Leeds using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Leeds before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Leeds catchment area documents →The Ruth Gorse Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Black Bull Street, Leeds, LS10 1HW
- Local authority
- Leeds
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Free school meals
- 51.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140565
Other Secondary Schools in Leeds
If The Ruth Gorse Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Leeds are the next closest alternatives.
Lawnswood School Catchment Area
Community school · LS16 5AG
Allerton High School Catchment Area
Community school · LS17 7AG
Allerton Grange School Catchment Area
Community school · LS17 6SF
Ralph Thoresby School Catchment Area
Foundation school · LS16 7RX
Guiseley School Catchment Area
Foundation school · LS20 8DT
Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · LS6 4QE
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Ruth Gorse Academy
Is The Ruth Gorse Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Ruth Gorse Academy currently has 1275 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1260 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Ruth Gorse Academy? ▾
Admission to The Ruth Gorse Academy is managed by Leeds. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Ruth Gorse Academy cover? ▾
The Ruth Gorse Academy is a secondary school in Leeds, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Ruth Gorse Academy? ▾
The Ruth Gorse Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.