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Stokesley School

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

person Mr Michael Fenwick (Headteacher)

corporate_fareARETÉ LEARNING TRUST

location_onStokesley, TS9 5AL

language Visit Website phone 01642710050

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,116

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Attainment 8

47.7

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GCSE Rank

#22 in North Yorkshire

#1,539 of 4,024 nationally

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Stokesley School is a Academy converter secondary school in Stokesley, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Stokesley School is an academy converter in Stokesley, North Yorkshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of ARETÉ LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,079 pupils on roll, of whom 16% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.7, placing the school #22 in North Yorkshire and #1,539 of 4,024 nationally. 47.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 21.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 18 A-level subjects. 51.4% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 25.7% at A*–A. In the 2022/23 leavers cohort, 29.5% progressed to Top-Third Higher Education institutions (ranked #365 nationally), out of 62.2% progressing to higher education overall. A-level value added: 0.05 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 12.5 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)

2026

Attainment 8 Score

47.7

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

47.30%

Grade 4+ E&M

62.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)21.9%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)60.90%

Triple Science Entry48.50%

EBacc Slot Score14.7 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

45.3

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

38.50%

Grade 4+ E&M

64.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)15.7%

Entering EBacc32.40%

EBacc APS4.05

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.4

Grade 5+ E&M

61.00%

Entering EBacc34.90%

EBacc APS4.7

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.10

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41%

EBacc APS4.66

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49%

EBacc APS5.03

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52%

EBacc APS4.71

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc47%

EBacc APS4.49

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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.

2026

Stayed in Education / Employment

92.8%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88.2%

Apprenticeships3.1%

Employment1.5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4.1%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships8%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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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

+0.05

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.8%

Achieving A*–A25.7%

Achieving A*–B51.4%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate94.2%

A-level subjects offered18

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.14

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate92.10%

Post-18 Destinations 87.8% sustained

school Higher Education (University) 62.2%

handshake Apprenticeships 4.9%

work Employment 15.9%

Not sustained / NEET8.5%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate95.70%

Post-18 Destinations (2022/23 leavers)87.5% sustained

school Higher Education (University) 65.9%

stars Top-Third Universities 29.5%

handshake Apprenticeships 6.8%

work Employment 12.5%

Not sustained / NEET8%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate98.6%

Post-18 Destinations 90.1% sustained

school Higher Education (University) 66.2%

handshake Apprenticeships 1.4%

work Employment 19.7%

Not sustained / NEET5.6%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results & 16-19 Destination Measures

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Secondary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	GCSE Attainment	Progress 8 Rank	A-Level VA	Top-Third Uni	Overall Uni (HE)
2026	#1,305 / 4,024	#17	#1,539	#1	—	#365	#995
2025	#1,332 / 3,948	#18	#1,918	#1	#952	#365	#995
2024	#777 / 4,450	#14	#838	#1,234	#624	#365	#995
2023	#761 / 4,321	#12	#908	#1,246	—	—	#680
2022	#1,085 / 4,199	#14	#854	#1,724	—	—	#736
2019	#1,177 / 2,711	#17	#897	#1,697	—	—	—
2018	#1,343 / 2,537	#18	#1,007	#1,867	—	—	—

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

07 June 2022

Inspection Report

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06 November 2018

Inspection Report

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01 February 2018

Inspection Report

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08 April 2015

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2022-06-07

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

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2018-11-06

S5 Inspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

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2018-02-01

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

2015-03-10

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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

12.9%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

6.6%(69 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,052 pupils. During this period, there were 136 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 12.9%, 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)	1,052	136	12.9%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,059	127	12.0%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,064	156	14.7%	7.4%	3
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,072	130	12.1%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,075	142	13.2%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,114	105	9.4%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,116	126	11.3%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,120	76	6.8%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,129	50	4.4%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,141	38	3.3%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,143	37	3.2%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,142	40	3.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,144	7	0.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,145	21	1.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,155	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,155	34	2.9%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,165	44	3.8%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,176	47	4.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,180	40	3.4%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,175	31	2.6%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,165	40	3.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,167	18	1.5%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,169	21	1.8%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,164	32	2.7%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,172	37	3.2%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,174	27	2.3%	3.1%	1

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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 41 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 36 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 23 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 19 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 16 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 2 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.

Overall, how do parents view this school?

91%Positive

My child is happy at this school.

91%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

93%Positive

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When bullying took place, the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.

strongly agree47%

agree22%

disagree9%

strongly disagree9%

don't know3%

not applicable84%

Neither agree nor disagree9%

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree54%

agree38%

disagree2%

Neither agree nor disagree5%

When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart.

strongly agree59%

agree26%

Neither agree nor disagree8%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

Don't know2%

The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well.

strongly agree57%

agree31%

Neither agree nor disagree5%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know.

strongly agree60%

agree33%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

Neither agree nor disagree4%

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

strongly agree50%

agree27%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

not applicable15%

Neither agree nor disagree2%

Does your child have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)?

yes27%

no73%

My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree52%

agree20%

disagree13%

strongly disagree7%

Neither agree nor disagree9%

Would you recommend this school to another parent?

yes94%

no6%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ranking History & Trajectory

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

Overall, how do parents view this school?

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

When bullying took place, the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart.

The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well.

The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know.

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 SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

Would you recommend this school to another parent?

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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