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York High School
Cornlands Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 3WZ, York
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.3 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
748
Capacity
991
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
75%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 74% nationally, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in English and Maths where 61% of students achieve grade 4 or above. Parent satisfaction appears to be a strength, although the EBacc entry rate of 38% suggests there may be room for improvement in preparing students for a broader range of subjects.
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Last inspected: 27 September 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 41.2 | Bottom 26% 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%. | 61% | Bottom 38% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 46% 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%. | 38% | Top 41% 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%. | 27% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.3%
White Other2.8%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Black African0.8%
Asian Other0.7%
White Irish0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Mixed Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Asian Indian0.3%
Location
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53.94862, -1.12976 · YO24 3WZ
School details
Local authorityYork
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN144652
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.yorkhighschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is York High School rated by Ofsted?
York High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 September 2022.
Is York High School a good school?
York High School scores 33.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% 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 York High School in GCSEs?
York High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.2. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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