Stokesley School
Station Road, Stokesley, TS9 5ALOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Stokesley School is a secondary school in Stokesley for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 23rd of 41 secondary schools in North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 June 2022, report published 12 July 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 June 2022
High expectations from leaders and all staff are the norm at Stokesley School. These are reflected simply in the school's motto: 'Being the best we can be'. Pupils know that this is the minimum expectation of them. They behave well and are attentive in lessons. There is a respectful warmth between teachers and pupils. Post-16 students refer to the positive relationships that they have with their subject teachers. This influences students' decisions to stay on for sixth form. Pupils benefit from excellent pastoral care. They are safe and attend well. The 'Lighthouse' provides exceptional support for those pupils who need it. Bullying is rare. Pupils who are anti-bullying ambassadors work with leaders to tackle bullying. However, a small minority of pupils are not always comfortable reporting bullying when it occurs. Some victims of bullying would like better support. Opportunities to get involved in wider school life are plentiful. The student leadership group regularly organises fundraising activities. Sixth-form mentors support younger pupils in school. Pupils are particularly excited about their upcoming performance in 'We will rock you'. The debate club, the Duke of Edinburgh award scheme and the gender equality group are just a handful of the wide range of extra-curricular clubs on offer.
What the school should improve
- Some teachers do not consistently emphasise and revisit the most important knowledge that pupils need to know and remember. As a result, some pupils do not have secure knowledge over time of some subject content. Leaders should ensure that teachers consistently support pupils to embed important knowledge in their long-term memory.
- Some leaders are not consistently making good use of assessment information to review the effectiveness of the curriculum in their subjects. In some cases, this limits their effectiveness in refining and strengthening the curriculum. Leaders should ensure that assessment information is used consistently across subjects to further develop the curriculum.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
182 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
62 students
Average A level grade C+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,079 pupils on roll, with places for 1,323
Schools near Stokesley School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The King's Academy | 4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 37.9 |
| Nunthorpe School & Sixth Form | 4 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 47.0 |
| Trinity Catholic College | 6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Attainment 8: 42.6 |
| Ingleby Manor Free School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 52.2 |
| Outwood Academy Acklam | 6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 42.9 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ARETÉ LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Michael Fenwick
- Phone
- 01642710050
- Address
- Station Road, Stokesley, TS9 5AL
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 141930
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.