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All Saints Catholic School York

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personMrs Sharon Keelan-Beardsley

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location_onYork, YO24 1BJ

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2024

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Attainment 8

53.7

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GCSE Rank

#4 in York

#573 of 3,216 nationally

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All Saints Catholic School York is a Academy converter secondary school in York, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.3×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

All Saints Catholic School York is an academy converter in York, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,408 pupils on roll, of whom 12% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.7, placing the school #4 in York and #573 of 3,216 nationally. 57.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 30.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 31 A-level subjects. 66.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 35.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.16 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. 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 Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.3× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

53.7

Grade 5+ E&M

57.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)30.4%

Entering EBacc22.30%

EBacc APS4.55

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.52

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21.50%

EBacc APS4.59

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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)87%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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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

+0.16

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

227

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*10.6%

Achieving A*–A35.3%

Achieving A*–B66.5%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate91.6%

A-level subjects offered31

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.13

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

222

Retention rate91.90%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

25 June 2024

Inspection Report

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05 May 2023

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-06-25

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

2016-06-21

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2011-05-18

None EIF

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

3.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.8%(25 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

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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 1,408 pupils. During this period, there were 51 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.6%, 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)	1,408	51	3.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,412	41	2.9%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,395	37	2.7%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,406	21	1.5%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,413	36	2.5%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,419	31	2.2%	5.9%	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 45 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 45 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 34 pupils

Physical Disability 22 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 11 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 10 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 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.

92.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

94.0%Positive

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

14.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree63%

agree29%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree42%

agree42%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree37%

agree18%

disagree6%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

not applicable31%

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

yes22%

no78%

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

strongly agree42%

agree29%

disagree3%

strongly disagree24%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree65%

agree24%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree61%

agree27%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree57%

agree32%

disagree6%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree62%

agree32%

disagree4%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree54%

agree37%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree56%

agree33%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes88%

no12%

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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

Faith Priority (Roman Catholic)

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 York

Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy

Fulford School

Millthorpe School

Manor Church of England Academy

Joseph Rowntree School

Huntington School