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Woldgate School and Sixth Form College

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

personMr Luke Sloman

corporate_fareWONDER LEARNING PARTNERSHIP

location_onYork, YO42 2LL

language Visit Website phone 1759302395

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2015

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Students

1,261

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Attainment 8

46.9

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GCSE Rank

#6 in East Riding of Yorkshire

#1,381 of 3,216 nationally

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Woldgate School and Sixth Form College is a Academy converter secondary school in York, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Woldgate School and Sixth Form College is an academy converter in York, East Riding of Yorkshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of WONDER LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. The school has approximately 1,218 pupils on roll, of whom 16% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.9, placing the school #6 in East Riding of Yorkshire and #1,381 of 3,216 nationally. 45.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 19.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 21 A-level subjects. 43.9% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 24.0% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.28 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2015. 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 17.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.2 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

46.9

Grade 5+ E&M

45.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)19.9%

Entering EBacc39.40%

EBacc APS4.27

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.35

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc47.30%

EBacc APS4.63

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.35

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53%

EBacc APS4.69

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43%

EBacc APS4.75

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26%

EBacc APS4.13

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS4.63

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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

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment10%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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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

-0.28

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*5.6%

Achieving A*–A24.0%

Achieving A*–B43.9%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate82.5%

A-level subjects offered21

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.17

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate90.40%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate93.00%

2022

Avg Grade

B+

Students

Retention rate96.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

No digital report timeline available.

Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2015-05-13

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-05-15

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

3.5%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.1%(25 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 1,218 pupils. During this period, there were 43 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.5%, which is below 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)	1,218	43	3.5%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,233	35	2.8%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,264	18	1.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,267	25	2.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,273	21	1.6%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,247	8	0.6%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,261	18	1.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,259	12	1.0%	5.9%	3
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,206	7	0.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,210	17	1.4%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,215	6	0.5%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,172	26	2.2%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,176	7	0.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,179	26	2.2%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,133	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,133	10	0.9%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,131	29	2.6%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,088	11	1.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,080	6	0.6%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,085	20	1.8%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,033	8	0.8%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,035	12	1.2%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,035	9	0.9%	3.7%	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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 41 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 41 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 36 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 31 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 18 pupils

Hearing Impairment 7 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 7 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Visual 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.

My child is happy at this school.

94.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

97.0%Positive

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

16.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree46%

agree48%

disagree3%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree56%

agree38%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree34%

agree21%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

not applicable39%

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

yes12%

no88%

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

strongly agree21%

agree50%

disagree14%

strongly disagree7%

dont know7%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree57%

agree37%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree56%

agree38%

disagree5%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree51%

agree38%

disagree10%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree57%

agree37%

disagree4%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree62%

agree37%

disagree2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree48%

agree43%

disagree3%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes95%

no5%

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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.

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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