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York High School
Goodgraded 27/09/2022Ages 11–16748 pupils
York High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in York. The school has around 748 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 27/09/2022, York High School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 34.8 and 27% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in York can view York High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 27/09/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 841.2
Progress 8-0.7
Grade 5+ English & maths42%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake40.4%
Free school meals40.4%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language6.0%
England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing84.1%
Attendance84.1%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher20.0
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in York
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