Applefields School

Special
Academy
Ages 11 to 19

Ofsted: Good

Bad Bargain Lane, Burnholme, York, YO31 0LWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Applefields School is a special school in York for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 70 schools in York. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 10 March 2015, report published 20 April 2015

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good

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Pupil numbers and mix

225 pupils on roll, with places for 224

Eligible for free school meals39.1%

39.1%, 12.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language6.2%

6.2%, 15.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Applefields School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Lord Gowthorpe's Independent School	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Hob Moor Oaks Academy	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	0% met the expected standard
Inspire Academy	4 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Not published
Allerthorpe School	12 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Not published
St John's Catholic Specialist School, Boston Spa	13 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published

School details

School type: Academy special converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: PATHFINDER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 11 to 19
Gender: Mixed
Headteacher: Mr Adam Booker
Phone: 01904553900
Website: applefieldsschool.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Bad Bargain Lane, Burnholme, York, YO31 0LW
Local authority: York
URN: 151970

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.