Joseph Rowntree School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Voluntary controlled school |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | York |
| Address | Haxby Road, YO32 4BZ |
| School Website | www.josephrowntree.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1904552100 |
| URN | 121711 |
School Census
| Total | 1278 |
| Girls/Boys | 638/640 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.9%/50.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 6.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 205 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 8.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 14/11/2012 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 14/11/2012 | Good |
| 15/09/2010 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 14/11/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 15/09/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12 October 2022 | School inspection | View |
| 09 May 2017 | Short inspection | View |
| 06 May 2015 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 14 November 2012 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 08 February 2012 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 15 September 2010 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 23 September 2009 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 09 October 2008 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 07 November 2007 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 13 March 2007 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 29 September 2003 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47.60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 62.40% |
| Entering EBacc | 50.20% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.21 |
| Progress 8 | -0.07 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 62% |
| Entering EBacc | 49% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.17 |
| Progress 8 | -0.14 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 54% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 72% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.74 |
| Progress 8 | 0.14 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 362 |
| As first preference | 183 |
| As second preference | 116 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 206 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 183 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 335 |
| As first preference | 202 |
| As second preference | 80 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 209 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 202 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 348 |
| As first preference | 184 |
| As second preference | 115 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 203 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 184 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 412 |
| As first preference | 213 |
| As second preference | 122 |
| As third preference | 44 |
| Total Offers Made | 227 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 212 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 380 |
| As first preference | 216 |
| As second preference | 108 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 231 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 204 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 422 |
| As first preference | 213 |
| As second preference | 137 |
| As third preference | 46 |
| Total Offers Made | 230 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 210 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 434 |
| As first preference | 201 |
| As second preference | 151 |
| As third preference | 39 |
| Total Offers Made | 226 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 201 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 445 |
| As first preference | 233 |
| As second preference | 146 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 218 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 210 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 494 |
| As first preference | 250 |
| As second preference | 144 |
| As third preference | 72 |
| Total Offers Made | 219 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 211 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 407 |
| As first preference | 233 |
| As second preference | 128 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 214 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 188 |
| second preference offers | 25 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 420 |
| As first preference | 232 |
| As second preference | 134 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 216 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 211 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 61% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 19% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 24% |
| no | 76% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 59% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 87% |
| no | 13% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 87.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 88% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
New Earswick Primary School
(0.40 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hawthorn Terrace, , YO32 4BY
Huntington Primary Academy
(0.49 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: North Moor Road, , YO32 9QT
Huntington School
(0.52 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Huntington Road, , YO32 9WT