Open Other Primary Mixed

Ryecroft Academy

Ryecroft Academy, Leeds, LS12 5AW
Part of: THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Ryecroft Academy
Leeds, LS12 5AW
331 Pupils
360 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
44.50% FSM %
152 Boys
179 Girls
About Ryecroft Academy

Ryecroft Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Leeds, Leeds, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 331 pupils on roll. School capacity: 360. Current headteacher: Helen Townsley.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Leeds
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Leeds
Parliamentary Constituency Leeds South West and Morley
Ward Farnley & Wortley
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE GORSE ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-05-2014
UKPRN 10045887
URN 140824
Data Last Updated 22-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (7)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ross Stringer Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2023 18/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Michaela Baker Local Governor 23/10/2024 22/10/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Paul Cloke Local Governor 05/05/2022 04/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Sophie Dunderdale Local Governor 14/09/2020 31/08/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Tina Dunderdale Local Governor 01/09/2020 12/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Carl Money Local Governor 21/02/2024 20/02/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Helen Townsley Local Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ryecroft Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Leeds, Leeds.
Ryecroft Academy has 331 pupils, with a capacity of 360.
Ryecroft Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Ryecroft Academy is Mrs Helen Townsley.
Ryecroft Academy is at Ryecroft Academy, Stonebridge Grove, Leeds, LS12 5AW, in the Leeds local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Ryecroft Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Ryecroft Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Helen Townsley
Ryecroft Academy, Stonebridge Grove, Leeds, LS12 5AW
01137330129
www.ryecroft.leeds.sch.uk
Location
LS12 5AW  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 140824
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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