The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.2
4.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
58%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.17
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 211 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 111 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,270
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 19.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- York
- Head
- Mr David Hewitt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2017 | Short Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Curriculum and development visit
October 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
September 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Haxby Road, New Earswick, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 4BZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNew Earswick Primary School
Primary · 650m away
Huntington Primary Academy
Primary · 910m away
Huntington School
Secondary · 915m away
Headlands Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Yearsley Grove Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Ralph Butterfield Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Wigginton Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Lakeside Primary Academy
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Joseph Rowntree School a selective school?
No. Joseph Rowntree School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Joseph Rowntree School's Ofsted rating?
Joseph Rowntree School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Joseph Rowntree School?
Joseph Rowntree School currently has 1,270 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Joseph Rowntree School take?
Joseph Rowntree School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Joseph Rowntree School?
Joseph Rowntree School is in York, YO32 4BZ, in the York local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Joseph Rowntree School have a sixth form?
Yes, Joseph Rowntree School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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