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Ryedale School
Gale Lane, Nawton, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 7SL, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
85.3 / 100
Top 15%
Better than 85% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
704
Capacity
723
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted as of October 2023, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 24% nationally. The percentage of students attaining grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 73%, while 49% achieve grade 5 or higher, indicating solid foundational skills. While the EBacc entry rate is 58%, which is commendable, prospective parents may want to explore further details about the school's curriculum offerings and extracurricular activities.
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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. | 51.7 | Top 24% 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%. | 73% | Top 31% 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%. | 49% | Top 38% 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 34% 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%. | 30% | Top 34% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.8%
White Other4.8%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Mixed Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Black African0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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54.25065, -0.99576 · YO62 7SL
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN148377
School typeAcademy converter
Websiteryedale-rlt.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Ryedale School rated by Ofsted?
Ryedale School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 October 2023.
Is Ryedale School a good school?
Ryedale School scores 85.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 15% 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 Ryedale School in GCSEs?
Ryedale School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.7. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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