The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.7
7.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
49%
6.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
58%
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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
74%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
9%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 149 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 61 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 704
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 16.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Trust
- ARET� LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Ms Domenica Wilkinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Gale Lane, Nawton, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 7SL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Ryedale School a selective school?
No. Ryedale School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ryedale School's Ofsted rating?
Ryedale School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ryedale School?
Ryedale School currently has 704 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ryedale School take?
Ryedale School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ryedale School?
Ryedale School is in York, YO62 7SL, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ryedale School have a sixth form?
No, Ryedale School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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