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Ryedale School

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

personMs Domenica Wilkinson

corporate_fareRYEDALE LEARNING TRUST

location_onYork, YO62 7SL

language Visit Website phone 1439771665

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2023

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Students

737

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Attainment 8

51.7

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GCSE Rank

#11 in North Yorkshire

#747 of 3,216 nationally

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Ryedale School is a Academy converter secondary school in York, serving ages 11-16. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Ryedale School is an academy converter in York, North Yorkshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of RYEDALE LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 704 pupils on roll, of whom 17% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.7, placing the school #11 in North Yorkshire and #747 of 3,216 nationally. 48.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 27.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

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 16.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.9 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

51.7

Grade 5+ E&M

48.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)27.4%

Entering EBacc58.10%

EBacc APS4.78

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc72.70%

EBacc APS4.72

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc70%

EBacc APS5.04

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.43

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc63%

EBacc APS4.97

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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

93%

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

Apprenticeships7%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships5%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

04 October 2023

Inspection Report

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06 February 2021

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-10-04

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2012-03-07

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2007-01-31

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

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

3.8%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.7%(12 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 704 pupils. During this period, there were 27 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.8%, 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)	704	27	3.8%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	711	42	5.9%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	710	20	2.8%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	708	10	1.4%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	723	14	1.9%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	738	6	0.8%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	737	10	1.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	741	0	0.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	729	0	0.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	726	0	0.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	730	0	0.0%	4.4%	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 15 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 12 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 9 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Physical 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.

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.

3.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree83%

agree14%

disagree3%

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

strongly agree78%

agree11%

disagree11%

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

strongly agree31%

agree8%

disagree6%

not applicable56%

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.

strongly agree83%

agree14%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree78%

agree17%

disagree6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree81%

agree19%

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

strongly agree81%

agree14%

disagree3%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree89%

agree11%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree83%

agree14%

disagree3%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes94%

no6%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

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

Top Secondary Schools in North Yorkshire

Ripon Grammar School

Skipton Girls' High School

Ermysted's Grammar School

Harrogate Grammar School

St Aidan's Church of England High School

St John Fisher Catholic Academy