The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.2
11.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
63%
21.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
46%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.32
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 240 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 130 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,765
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 8.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- York
- Trust
- YORKSHIRE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Russell Harris (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Fulfordgate, Fulford, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 4FY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Oswald's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · Very close
York Steiner School
Independent · 978m away
Fulford Cross School
Special school · 978m away
Danesgate Community
Pupil referral unit · 1.0km away
St George's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Knavesmire Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Lawrence's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Fishergate Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Fulford School a selective school?
No. Fulford School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Fulford School's Ofsted rating?
Fulford School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Fulford School?
Fulford School currently has 1,765 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Fulford School take?
Fulford School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Fulford School?
Fulford School is in York, YO10 4FY, in the York local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Fulford School have a sixth form?
Yes, Fulford School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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