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Joseph Rowntree School

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Joseph Rowntree School

Haxby Road, New Earswick, York, YO32 4BZ

Voluntary controlled school
Pupils
1,270
Ages
11-18
FSM
19.3%
Attainment 8
48.1
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2012

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
48.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
24.7%
Basics 9-5
46.2%

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
57.8%
EBacc APS
4.48
EBacc 9-5
28.9%
EBacc 9-4
39.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
37.45
A*-A Grades
31.9%
A*-B Grades
58.3%
AAB+ %
19.6%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 90 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Joseph Rowntree School

Joseph Rowntree School is a secondary school in York, York. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2012 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.1. The school has around 1,270 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Haxby Road, York, YO32 4BZ | More schools in York

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Oct 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Nov 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Joseph Rowntree School

What is Joseph Rowntree School's Ofsted rating?
Joseph Rowntree School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.
What are Joseph Rowntree School's latest exam results?
Joseph Rowntree School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Joseph Rowntree School located?
Joseph Rowntree School is a secondary school in York, York (YO32 4BZ).
How many pupils attend Joseph Rowntree School?
Joseph Rowntree School has around 1,270 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Joseph Rowntree School with other schools?
View Joseph Rowntree 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 York.