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Joseph Rowntree School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr David Hewitt

location_onYork, YO32 4BZ

language Visit Website phone 1904552100

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,278

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Attainment 8

48.2

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GCSE Rank

#6 in York

#1,185 of 3,216 nationally

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Joseph Rowntree School is a Voluntary controlled school secondary school in York, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Joseph Rowntree School is a voluntary controlled school in York, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,270 pupils on roll, of whom 20% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.2, placing the school #6 in York and #1,185 of 3,216 nationally. 46.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 23.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 22 A-level subjects. 58.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 31.9% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.17 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 11.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

48.2

Grade 5+ E&M

46.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)23.7%

Entering EBacc57.80%

EBacc APS4.49

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50.20%

EBacc APS4.21

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49%

EBacc APS4.18

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc55%

EBacc APS4.74

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44%

EBacc APS4.28

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29%

EBacc APS4.27

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.17

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*7.4%

Achieving A*–A31.9%

Achieving A*–B58.3%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate95.7%

A-level subjects offered22

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.1

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate98.60%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate93.70%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate97.9%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

12 October 2022

Inspection Report

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09 May 2017

Inspection Report

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06 May 2015

Inspection Report

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14 November 2012

Inspection Report

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08 February 2012

Inspection Report

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15 September 2010

Inspection Report

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23 September 2009

Inspection Report

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09 October 2008

Inspection Report

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07 November 2007

Inspection Report

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13 March 2007

Inspection Report

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29 September 2003

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2017-05-09

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2012-11-14

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2010-09-15

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

10.9%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

5.0%(64 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,270 pupils. During this period, there were 139 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 10.9%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,270	139	10.9%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,279	154	12.0%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,281	119	9.3%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,283	99	7.7%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,280	120	9.4%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,279	55	4.3%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,278	82	6.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,268	74	5.8%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,284	69	5.4%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,287	60	4.7%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,293	59	4.6%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,320	37	2.8%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,325	14	1.1%	1.0%	2
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,331	64	4.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,296	3	0.2%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,296	56	4.3%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,303	47	3.6%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,264	26	2.1%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,266	24	1.9%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,270	44	3.5%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,261	27	2.1%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,267	17	1.3%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,268	37	2.9%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,262	27	2.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,267	37	2.9%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,272	29	2.3%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 50 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 37 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 32 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 19 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 14 pupils

Hearing Impairment 6 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

91.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

90.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

23.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree38%

agree43%

disagree13%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree52%

agree38%

disagree9%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree39%

agree28%

disagree9%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

not applicable19%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes24%

no76%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree35%

agree35%

disagree6%

strongly disagree19%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree53%

agree36%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree51%

agree39%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree38%

agree50%

disagree10%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree59%

agree37%

disagree2%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree50%

agree44%

disagree3%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree39%

agree46%

disagree6%

strongly disagree5%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes87%

no13%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy

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