The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.5
6.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
8.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
30%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.09
Band 3Source: 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
77%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 193 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 23 days per year on average — over a month of school.
31% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
9% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 88 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,037
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 29%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Trust
- ARET� LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Kevin Broom
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Brompton Road, Northallerton, DL6 1ED
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMill Hill Primary School
Primary · Very close
Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service
Pupil referral unit · 553m away
Applegarth Primary School
Primary · 599m away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Primary · 758m away
Broomfield School
Primary · 762m away
Alverton Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Romanby Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Oakbridge Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Northallerton School & Sixth Form College a selective school?
No. Northallerton School & Sixth Form College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Northallerton School & Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
Northallerton School & Sixth Form College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Northallerton School & Sixth Form College?
Northallerton School & Sixth Form College currently has 1,037 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Northallerton School & Sixth Form College take?
Northallerton School & Sixth Form College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Northallerton School & Sixth Form College?
Northallerton School & Sixth Form College is in Northallerton, DL6 1ED, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Northallerton School & Sixth Form College have a sixth form?
Yes, Northallerton School & Sixth Form College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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