The short version
Average GCSE results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.5
2.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
7.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
11%
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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
70%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
14%
Employment
Directly into work
12%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 57 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 388
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 17.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Julia Polley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
February 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Richmond Road, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5HY
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Wensleydale School a selective school?
No. Wensleydale School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Wensleydale School's Ofsted rating?
Wensleydale School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wensleydale School?
Wensleydale School currently has 388 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wensleydale School take?
Wensleydale School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wensleydale School?
Wensleydale School is in Leyburn, DL8 5HY, in the North Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wensleydale School have a sixth form?
No, Wensleydale School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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