Tadcaster Grammar School
Toulston, Tadcaster, LS24 9NBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Tadcaster Grammar School is a secondary school in Tadcaster for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 376 schools in North Yorkshire. It ranks 15th of 41 secondary schools in North Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 May 2012, report published 14 June 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 October 2022
Pupils enjoy learning at this school. Their attitudes to learning are positive. Leaders have made sure that the curriculum matches, and goes beyond, the scope of the national curriculum. Teachers plan lessons which make good sense to pupils. Pupils can talk about their learning. Some pupils are developing the confidence to do this better. Pupils feel safe and well looked after in the school. Staff have high expectations of pupils. Most pupils meet these expectations. Pupils behave well around the school. Pupils are respectful towards each other, adults and visitors. On the rare occasions when this is not the case, pupils say that school leaders quickly deal with this. The school provides a range of opportunities for pupils to learn beyond lessons. These include house activities, the 'five ways to well-being' approach, residential visits, community fundraising and charity events. Leaders ensured that these opportunities were quickly restarted following the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, make full use of these opportunities. Leaders make sure that additional support is made available to pupils where needed, for example mental health and well-being support. Leaders are working hard to encourage even more pupils to take part.
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not consistently provide effective support for all pupils with SEND to reduce barriers to learning. Consequently, some pupils with SEND do not fully meet their intended learning goals. Leaders should ensure that classroom support for pupils with SEND is consistently effective in helping them reach their intended learning goals.
- The attendance of disadvantaged pupils is not as high as other pupils in the school. As a result, those disadvantaged pupils who are absent too often miss important learning opportunities. Leaders should ensure that procedures for addressing poor attendance continue to target the most vulnerable pupils.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
257 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
103 students
Average A level grade C+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,494 pupils on roll, with places for 1,614
Schools near Tadcaster Grammar School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Spa Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 55.6 |
| Wetherby High School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 49.4 |
| Sherburn High School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 51.3 |
| John Smeaton Academy | 7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 29.5 |
| Garforth Academy | 7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 53.1 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- YORKSHIRE LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr J-P Craig
- Phone
- 01937833466
- Address
- Toulston, Tadcaster, LS24 9NB
- Local authority
- North Yorkshire
- URN
- 145777
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.