The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 29.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
29.8
14.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
5%
36.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
30%
Source: 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
83%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
74%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
15%
Based on 115 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
28% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 52 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 543
- Capacity
- 59%
- FSM
- 33%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Lucy Greenwood (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
14 official reports linked on this page, including 13 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
January 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Hipswell, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire, DL9 4BD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHipswell Church of England Primary School
Primary · Very close
Cambrai Primary School
Primary · 530m away
Catterick Garrison, Le Cateau Community Primary School
Primary · 807m away
Wavell Community Primary School
Primary · 973m away
Carnagill Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Colburn Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Risedale School a selective school?
No. Risedale School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Risedale School's Ofsted rating?
Risedale School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Risedale School?
Risedale School currently has 543 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Risedale School take?
Risedale School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Risedale School?
Risedale School is in Catterick Garrison, DL9 4BD, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Risedale School have a sixth form?
No, Risedale School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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