The Ruth Gorse Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Ruth Gorse Academy
Address: Black Bull Street
Town/City: Leeds
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: LS10 1HW
Country: 72043141
Telephone Number: 0113 253 1600
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: The Gorse Academies Trust
Sponsor: The Gorse Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Ben Mallinson
Capacity: 1260
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 1269 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 101% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 43.1%

Location and administration

URN: 140565
DfE Number: 383/4067
UKPRN: 10047074
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Leeds (E08000035)
Constituency: Leeds Central (E14000777)
Electoral Ward: Hunslet & Riverside (E05011399)

Easting & Northing: 430709E, 432840N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 47' 29.8" N 1° 32' 6.7" W
Plus Code: 9C5WQFR7+JW

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Sarah Cummins - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 July 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 July 2025.
  • Vicki Franks - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 11 March 2024.
  • Stephen Hall - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Paul Jonsen - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Rachael Law - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 December 2023.
  • Mrs Susan Leonard - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Sheikh Maalik - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 January 2027.
  • Ms Aliceson O'Beirne - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 July 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 July 2025.
  • Ms Linda Richards - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 March 2026.
  • Tony Wildgoose - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Ms Sally Wise - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2025.