Richmond Hill Academy vs The Ruth Gorse Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richmond Hill Academy
Leeds · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
651 students
The Ruth Gorse Academy
Leeds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,265 students
| Measure | Richmond Hill Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Ruth Gorse Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1553 of 1,636 | #149 of 366 |
| National rank | #15057 of 15,697 | #1803 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 651 | 1,265 |
| Pupils on roll | 651 | 1,265 |
| Free school meals | 49.4% | 53.6% |
| Capacity filled | 103.3% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 32% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 52.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 75.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.70 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leeds | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.richmondhill.leeds.sch.uk/ | ruthgorse.leeds.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Ruth Gorse Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.6 vs 11.9).
- •The Ruth Gorse Academy is the larger school with 1,265 students compared with 651.
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 Richmond Hill Academy better than The Ruth Gorse Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Ruth Gorse Academy ranks higher (53.6 vs 11.9 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 Richmond Hill Academy and The Ruth Gorse Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Richmond Hill Academy: 651. The Ruth Gorse Academy: 1,265. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Richmond Hill Academy and The Ruth Gorse Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Richmond Hill Academy is 1553rd of 1,636 and The Ruth Gorse Academy is 149th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).