The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 83% capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.5 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Quaker school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
36.5
7.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.33
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
20% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Quaker
Numbers
- Pupils
- 623
- Capacity
- 83%
Governance
- Local authority
- York
- Head
- Mr Deneal Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
51 Bootham, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 7BU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Peter's School 2-18
Independent · 377m away
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 644m away
Clifton Green Primary School
Primary · 814m away
Park Grove Primary Academy
Primary · 840m away
St Paul's Nursery School
Nursery · 856m away
Saint Barnabas Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Haxby Road Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Haxby Road Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Bootham School?
Bootham School currently has 623 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bootham School take?
Bootham School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Bootham School?
Bootham School is in York, YO30 7BU, in the York local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bootham School have a sixth form?
Yes, Bootham School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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