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York High School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2024)
York High School
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York High School
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- York YO24 3WZ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Curriculum is ambitious and re-designed for all students.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Expectations are clear. Pupils know the standards for behaviour.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are passionate and know their subjects well.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders prioritize staff development.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers use pupils’ prior knowledge well but don’t always inform activities.
Communication: Staff appreciate leaders' support in well-being and workload.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' satisfaction is considered through surveys.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give feedback via Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders deal effectively with bullying and meet regularly to share information.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Efforts to improve attendance and build on prior knowledge.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is uncommon; staff deal with it effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: School promotes health, safety, tolerance and respect.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive range of extra-curricular activities available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Supports blending academics with extracurriculars.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Effort to promote languages and funded trips to France.
Career Counselling Services: Careers education, advice, and guidance policies reviewed.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND curriculum opportunities available to all pupils.
Subjects Offered: Broad range of subjects in key stage 4; Year 10 focuses on languages.
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York High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 741 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 28% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20 | - | 21.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 28% | 98% | 50% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.54 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 36.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% | 36.15% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 50.77% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 11% | 29.54% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 13% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 17.92% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.04 | 3.32 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 95.44% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 125 | 179 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 86% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 78% | 44.11% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 32.44% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.11% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.33% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 5.33% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.47 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 40.23% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 55% | 54.85% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 6% | 28.92% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 16.38% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 21.31% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.22 | 3.61 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 95.56% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 130 | 174 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 88.78% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 81% | 47.89% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 32.44% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.11% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.67% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.27 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% | 38.77% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 55.08% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 41.92% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 15.77% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 24.08% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.54 | 3.49 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 95.86% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 171 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 87.57% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 34.14% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | - | 40.14% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.29% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.86% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 33.5% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 47.42% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 31% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.75% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.67% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.03 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 97% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 157 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 88.5% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 32.83% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 37.67% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 16.83% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.17% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.33% | 2.06% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at York High School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1