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Risedale School

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Risedale School

Hipswell, Catterick Garrison, DL9 4BD

Community school · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
Dec 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

29.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
29.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
2.9%
Basics 9-5
5.4%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

29.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2334.046.4
2023/2432.346.4
2024/2529.746.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.430.00
2023/24-0.560.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
29.7%
EBacc APS
2.61
EBacc 9-5
0.9%
EBacc 9-4
3.6%
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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Richmond School & Sixth Form College
3.22 km away · Academy converter
Good
St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy
3.49 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Wensleydale School
10.11 km away · Community school
Good
Mowbray Academy
12.97 km away · Academy special converter
Good
Bedale High School
13.21 km away · Community school
Requires improvement

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About Risedale School

Risedale School is a secondary school in Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 32 responses), 41% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 29.7. The school has around 543 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Risedale School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2024 — Requires improvement
  2. Nov 2019 — Good
  3. Nov 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Risedale School

What is Risedale School's Ofsted rating?
Risedale School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about Risedale School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 32 responses): 41% of parents would recommend Risedale School.
What are Risedale School's latest exam results?
Risedale School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 29.7. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Risedale School located?
Risedale School is a secondary school in Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire (DL9 4BD).
How many pupils attend Risedale School?
Risedale School has around 543 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
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