FavSchools
Map

Wensleydale School

Secondary

Wensleydale School

Richmond Road, Leyburn, DL8 5HY

Community school
Pupils
388
Ages
11-16
FSM
17.3%
Attainment 8
41.4
Ofsted
Good
May 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
8.0%
Basics 9-5
34.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
11.1%
EBacc APS
3.50
EBacc 9-5
2.8%
EBacc 9-4
9.7%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

Location & Nearby

Explore the area and compare alternatives

Data shown for guidance only · confirm details with the school before applying

About Wensleydale School

Wensleydale School is a secondary school in Leyburn, North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.4. The school has around 388 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Explore on mapLeague tablesCompare schools

Location: Richmond Road, Leyburn, DL8 5HY | More schools in North Yorkshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. May 2022 — Good
  2. Mar 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Wensleydale School

What is Wensleydale School's Ofsted rating?
Wensleydale School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Wensleydale School's latest exam results?
Wensleydale School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Wensleydale School located?
Wensleydale School is a secondary school in Leyburn, North Yorkshire (DL8 5HY).
How many pupils attend Wensleydale School?
Wensleydale School has around 388 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Wensleydale School with other schools?
View Wensleydale School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in North Yorkshire.