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York High School

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York High School

Cornlands Road, York, YO24 3WZ

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Pupils
748
Ages
11-16
FSM
38.9%
Attainment 8
41.0
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
19.3%
Basics 9-5
41.7%

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
37.9%
EBacc APS
3.65
EBacc 9-5
20.5%
EBacc 9-4
26.5%
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About York High School

York High School is a secondary school in York, York. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.0. The school has around 748 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Cornlands Road, York, YO24 3WZ | More schools in York

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Sept 2022 — Good
  2. Jan 2017 — Inadequate (predecessor: York High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about York High School

What is York High School's Ofsted rating?
York High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are York High School's latest exam results?
York High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is York High School located?
York High School is a secondary school in York, York (YO24 3WZ).
How many pupils attend York High School?
York High School has around 748 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare York High School with other schools?
View York High 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.