The short version
Average GCSE results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.2 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
41.2
2.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
38%
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
81%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
66%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
8%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
16%
Based on 148 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 28 days per year on average — over a month of school.
37% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
10% 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 63 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 748
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 38.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- York
- Trust
- EXCEL LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Gavin Kumar
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Cornlands Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 3WZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmInspire Academy
Independent · Very close
Westfield Primary Community School
Primary · 646m away
Hob Moor Oaks School
Special school · 666m away
Hob Moor Oaks Academy
Academy · 666m away
Hob Moor Community Primary Academy
Primary · 666m away
Acomb Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Woodthorpe Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Dringhouses Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is York High School a selective school?
No. York High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is York High School's Ofsted rating?
York High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend York High School?
York High School currently has 748 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does York High School take?
York High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is York High School?
York High School is in York, YO24 3WZ, in the York local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does York High School have a sixth form?
No, York High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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