York High School
Cornlands Road, York, YO24 3WZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
York High School is a secondary school in York for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 70 schools in York. It ranks 12th of 13 secondary schools in York. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 September 2022, report published 10 November 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 September 2022
Resilience, aspiration and success are not just written values of the school, they are part of every day and every lesson. This is a school where pupils and staff are proud to say they work, study, play and grow together. Expectations are clear. Pupils know the standards for behaviour and attitudes when they arrive at school in Year 7. Inspectors visited classroom where positive attitudes to learning were common. Staff and pupils enjoy the calm atmosphere in lessons. In the few instances where low-level disruption does occur, staff use the schools approach to positive behaviour effectively. Staff know the pupils well. Pupils feel supported and safe. Bullying is uncommon, but when it occurs, staff deal with it effectively. Pupils value the many opportunities for personal development that are available to them. The school offers an extensive range of extra-curricular activities, such as sport, cookery, languages, newspaper and current affairs club. These regular clubs as well as local and international visits help to broaden pupils outlook on life.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have developed a strategic approach to gathering, recording and analysing attendance information. This has allowed individual support for some pupils, this is beginning to have an impact. However, attendance remains low, and persistent absence continues to be high. This has a negative effect on the learning of pupils who are frequently absent. Leaders must continue to build on their efforts to improve attendance in a sustainable way.
- The curriculum is deliberately planned and sequenced to ensure that pupils' knowledge grows over time. In some instances, opportunities to develop and build on prior knowledge is not fully exploited by teachers. This has the potential to slow progress for some pupils. Leaders must ensure that teachers effectively use their understanding of pupils' prior knowledge to make informed choices for lesson content.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
132 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
750 pupils on roll, with places for 991
Schools near York High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mount School (York) | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 48.0 |
| All Saints Catholic School York | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 53.7 |
| Millthorpe School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 53.2 |
| Manor Church of England Academy | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 54.0 |
| OneSchool Global York Campus | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 54.9 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- EXCEL LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Gavin Kumar
- Phone
- 01904806600
- Address
- Cornlands Road, York, YO24 3WZ
- Local authority
- York
- URN
- 144652
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.