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Joseph Rowntree School
Haxby Road, New Earswick, York, North Yorkshire, YO32 4BZ, York
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.8 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,270
Capacity
1,328
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school offers a solid educational foundation, reflected in a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.2, which places it in the top 38% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 67%, while 74% progress to university, including 39% to top-third institutions. However, there is room for improvement in achieving higher grades, as only 46% attain grade 5 or above in English and Maths.
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Last inspected: 14 November 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.2 | Top 38% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 67% | Top 48% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 46% | Top 44% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 58% | Top 21% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 40% | Top 21% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 74% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 39% | Top 20% |
Based on 95 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.1%
White Other3.8%
Black African1.3%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.99791, -1.07067 · YO32 4BZ
School details
Local authorityYork
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN121711
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.josephrowntree.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Joseph Rowntree School rated by Ofsted?
Joseph Rowntree School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 November 2012.
Is Joseph Rowntree School a good school?
Joseph Rowntree School scores 54.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Joseph Rowntree School in GCSEs?
Joseph Rowntree School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.2. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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