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Northallerton School & Sixth Form College
Brompton Road, Northallerton, DL6 1ED, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.9 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,037
Capacity
1,250
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving GCSE Attainment 8 scores in the top 88% nationally. While 50% of students secure a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, only 34% reach grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement in these key subjects. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 7% recommending the school, and 61% of students progress to higher education, including 18% to top-third universities.
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Last inspected: 13 January 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. | 37.5 | Bottom 12% 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%. | 50% | Bottom 14% 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%. | 34% | Bottom 25% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 61% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 67 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (60 responses)
★★★★★1.0
Good range of subjects
60%
Good range of extra-curricular
37%
School has high expectations
27%
My child feels safe
22%
School keeps me informed
18%
Progress is communicated
18%
My child makes good progress
17%
My child is happy
15%
School responds to concerns
15%
Behaviour is good
15%
School supports development
8%
I'd recommend this school
7%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.9%
White Other4.1%
Asian Other1.4%
Asian Indian1.4%
Black African1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Other0.5%
White Irish0.3%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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54.33597, -1.43025 · DL6 1ED
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN146969
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Northallerton School & Sixth Form College rated by Ofsted?
Northallerton School & Sixth Form College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 January 2022.
Is Northallerton School & Sixth Form College a good school?
Northallerton School & Sixth Form College scores 2.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Northallerton School & Sixth Form College?
Based on 60 Ofsted Parent View responses, Northallerton School & Sixth Form College receives a satisfaction score of 21% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Northallerton School & Sixth Form College in GCSEs?
Northallerton School & Sixth Form College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.5. 50% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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