Tadcaster Grammar School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Address | Toulston, LS24 9NB |
| School Website | web.tgsbec.com/ |
| Telephone | 1937833466 |
| URN | 145777 |
School Census
| Total | 1513 |
| Girls/Boys | 747/766 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.4%/50.6% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 127 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 16/05/2012 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 16/05/2012 | Good |
| 01/12/2008 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 16/05/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 01/12/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 54.80% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 72.20% |
| Entering EBacc | 22.80% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.39 |
| Progress 8 | 0.27 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 58% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 74% |
| Entering EBacc | 22% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.46 |
| Progress 8 | 0.33 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 65% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 81% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.76 |
| Progress 8 | 0.49 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 588 |
| As first preference | 279 |
| As second preference | 212 |
| As third preference | 49 |
| Total Offers Made | 249 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 245 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 570 |
| As first preference | 281 |
| As second preference | 182 |
| As third preference | 67 |
| Total Offers Made | 259 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 254 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 514 |
| As first preference | 271 |
| As second preference | 150 |
| As third preference | 55 |
| Total Offers Made | 258 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 254 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 530 |
| As first preference | 254 |
| As second preference | 178 |
| As third preference | 49 |
| Total Offers Made | 255 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 249 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 503 |
| As first preference | 273 |
| As second preference | 146 |
| As third preference | 53 |
| Total Offers Made | 259 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 248 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.08% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 529 |
| As first preference | 272 |
| As second preference | 183 |
| As third preference | 54 |
| Total Offers Made | 261 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 251 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 68% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 7% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 28% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 20% |
| no | 80% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 87% |
| no | 13% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |