Ralph Thoresby School is a secondary foundation school in Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this foundation school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Ralph Thoresby School has a Progress 8 score of -0.50 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 40.7, 50% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C+.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 16.7%, 15% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 12.0%.
After leaving Ralph Thoresby School, student destinations include 42% going on to university and 6% entering apprenticeships.
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Ralph Thoresby School has a Progress 8 score of -0.50, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 40.7. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
50% of students at Ralph Thoresby School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Ralph Thoresby School achieve an average A-Level grade of C+. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Ralph Thoresby School has an overall absence rate of 12.0%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Ralph Thoresby School is 16.7%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
15% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving Ralph Thoresby School, 42% go on to university and 6% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Ralph Thoresby School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Ralph Thoresby School is next inspection expected around 2027.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Ralph Thoresby School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
87/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
39/mo
45% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 9.6 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.5
Bus Stops
17
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.