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Wensleydale School
Goodgraded 25/05/2022Ages 11–16388 pupilsDoes not apply
Wensleydale School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Leyburn, within the North Yorkshire local authority. The school has around 388 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 25/05/2022, Wensleydale School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 41.5 and 26% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Leyburn can view Wensleydale School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 25/05/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.7%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence32.5%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher14.6England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS99%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals17.0%England avg 28.6%
English not first language1.5%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 841.5
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths35%
Grade 4+ English & maths57%
EBacc entry11%
EBacc average point score3.51
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Leyburn
All schools in Leyburn →Leyburn Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miMiddleham Church of England Aided SchoolGood · 2.0 miSpennithorne Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 1.7 mi
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