| Motto | "Together for Learning" |
|---|---|
| Type | Comprehensive community school |
| Headteacher | Stuart Hemingway |
| Specialism | Arts |
| Location | Holtdale Approach Holt Park, Leeds West Yorkshire LS16 7RX England |
| Local authority | City of Leeds |
| DfE URN | 108075 |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Students | 1032 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Website | School Website |
Ralph Thoresby School is a performing arts state school in Holt Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.
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Ralph Thoresby is a comprehensive school which accommodates about 1000 pupils aged between 11 and 18 (including a sixth form of around 150). It has held the status of being a Performing Arts College since 2003. The school has enhanced provision for pupils with severe visual impairment.
The original Ralph Thoresby High School was built on Farrar Lane in the 1970s as part of the overall development of Holt Park. It was situated alongside, and used the facilities of, Holt Park Leisure Centre, contained a public library and was also adjacent to Holt Park Middle School.
Both schools were demolished in 2007 and the present Ralph Thoresby School was rebuilt opposite to the former school playing fields in the 2000s. It is adjacent to the Tinshill BT Tower.
Most recent Ofsted inspection report: October 2004
Quotes from the Ofsted report:
"This is a good, effective school. It has many more strengths than weaknesses. The school’s provision for pupils with learning difficulties and for those with visual or physical disabilities is very good and a central strength of the school’s high inclusiveness. Good opportunities, such as mobility training, are successfully provided to develop independent life skills for pupils with visual impairment. Pupils with visual impairment readily access learning materials and tasks. This is because teachers provide clear information and instructions. A pool of learning support assistants focuses very well on literacy and numeracy, care for physically handicapped and visually impaired pupils."