Mount St Mary's Catholic High School vs The Ruth Gorse Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 642 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount St Mary's Catholic High School
Leeds · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
943 students
The Ruth Gorse Academy
Leeds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,265 students
| Measure | Mount St Mary's Catholic High School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Ruth Gorse Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #168 of 366 | #149 of 366 |
| National rank | #2002 of 4,090 | #1803 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 943 | 1,265 |
| Pupils on roll | 943 | 1,265 |
| Free school meals | 47.7% | 53.6% |
| Capacity filled | 104.8% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.6 | 49.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.9% | 52.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.7% | 75.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.19 | 4.70 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leeds | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.mountstmarys.org/ | ruthgorse.leeds.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Ruth Gorse Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.6 vs 49.3).
- •The Ruth Gorse Academy is the larger school with 1,265 students compared with 943.
- •Mount St Mary's Catholic High School is a local authority school while The Ruth Gorse Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mount St Mary's Catholic High School better than The Ruth Gorse Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Ruth Gorse Academy ranks higher (53.6 vs 49.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Mount St Mary's Catholic High School and The Ruth Gorse Academy?
About 642 m in a straight line, between Leeds and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mount St Mary's Catholic High School: 943. The Ruth Gorse Academy: 1,265. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mount St Mary's Catholic High School and The Ruth Gorse Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Mount St Mary's Catholic High School is 168th of 366 and The Ruth Gorse Academy is 149th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).