Shelley College, A Share Academy vs The Ruth Gorse Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 24 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shelley College, A Share Academy
Huddersfield · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,274 students
The Ruth Gorse Academy
Leeds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,265 students
| Measure | Shelley College, A Share Academy Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Ruth Gorse Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 71 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #70 of 366 | #149 of 366 |
| National rank | #971 of 4,090 | #1803 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 13–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,274 | 1,265 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,274 | 1,265 |
| Free school meals | 13.4% | 53.6% |
| Capacity filled | 96.6% | 100.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.3 | 49.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 59.6% | 52.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 78.4% | 75.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.76 | 4.70 |
| A level points per entry | 27.4 | – |
| town | Huddersfield | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.shelleycollege.org/ | ruthgorse.leeds.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Shelley College, A Share Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.1 vs 53.6).
- •Shelley College, A Share Academy is the larger school with 1,274 students compared with 1,265.
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 Shelley College, A Share Academy better than The Ruth Gorse Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Shelley College, A Share Academy ranks higher (71.1 vs 53.6 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 Shelley College, A Share Academy and The Ruth Gorse Academy?
About 24 km in a straight line, between Huddersfield and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Shelley College, A Share Academy: 1,274. The Ruth Gorse Academy: 1,265. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Shelley College, A Share Academy and The Ruth Gorse Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Shelley College, A Share Academy is 70th 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).