Fulford School
Fulfordgate, Heslington Lane, Fulford, York, YO10 4FYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Fulford School is a secondary school in York for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 70 schools in York. It ranks 1st of 13 secondary schools in York. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 October 2023, report published 15 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 October 2023
Pupils who attend Fulford School are aiming for academic excellence. The school provides support, care and guidance to ensure that success is possible for all pupils. Pupils thrive here. The school is driven by strong moral values. These values determine all aspects of pupils' experience. The 'heart' values of honesty, empathy, ambition, resilience and tolerance are ones that pupils live out every day. Pupils develop in confidence and are encouraged to find their voice. High expectations underpin all aspects at Fulford School, from academic success to attendance, character to conduct. The school has designed strong pastoral systems that prioritise inclusion and support for pupils. Staff know pupils well. Pupils are valued as individuals. Many parents and carers appreciate the support that the school provides for pupils who have faced challenges. The school celebrates success in all its forms, and both pupils and parents value the rewards system. Leaders have created an inclusive community in which difference is valued and discrimination is not tolerated. Pupils recognise this as a distinctive aspect of their school experience. Pupils are routinely taught about respect and tolerance. They are confident to challenge any injustice or discrimination.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
254 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
153 students
Average A level grade B+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,853 pupils on roll, with places for 1,899
Schools near Fulford School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Steiner School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| OneSchool Global York Campus | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 54.9 |
| Millthorpe School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 53.2 |
| Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 56.7 |
| All Saints Catholic School York | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 53.7 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- YORKSHIRE LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Russell Harris
- Phone
- 01904633300
- Address
- Fulfordgate, Heslington Lane, Fulford, York, YO10 4FY
- Local authority
- York
- URN
- 144711
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.