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Fulford School
Fulfordgate, Heslington Lane, Fulford, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 4FY, York
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
89.6 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,765
Capacity
1,899
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 55.2, this secondary school demonstrates excellent academic performance, placing it in the top 14% nationally. A commendable 82% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 63% secure grade 5 or higher, indicating a solid foundation for future studies. Additionally, 73% of pupils progress to university, with nearly half attending top-third institutions, reflecting the school's commitment to high educational standards and student success.
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Last inspected: 4 October 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 55.2 | Top 14% 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%. | 82% | Top 13% 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%. | 63% | Top 14% 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%. | 46% | Top 24% 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%. | 37% | Top 24% 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%. | 73% | 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%. | 47% | Top 20% |
Based on 150 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.0%
White Other6.9%
Asian Other2.7%
Asian Chinese2.3%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Other1.4%
Asian Indian1.1%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.93634, -1.06692 · YO10 4FY
School details
Local authorityYork
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN144711
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.fulford.york.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Fulford School rated by Ofsted?
Fulford School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 October 2023.
Is Fulford School a good school?
Fulford School scores 89.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% 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 Fulford School in GCSEs?
Fulford School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.2. 82% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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