York High School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Cornlands Road, York, YO24 3WZOpen in maps

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

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

132 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score41.2

41.2, 4.9 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths42.4%

42.4%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths61.4%

61.4%, 3.4 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc37.9%

37.9%, 2.6 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.65

3.65, 0.44 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

750 pupils on roll, with places for 991

Eligible for free school meals40.4%

40.4%, 13.9 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language6%

6%, 15.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support19.5%

19.5%, 4.7 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.9%

4.9%, 1.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near York High School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The Mount School (York)1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 48.0
All Saints Catholic School York1 mileOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 53.7
Millthorpe School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 53.2
Manor Church of England Academy2 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standardAttainment 8: 54.0
OneSchool Global York Campus2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 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
Website
yorkhighschool.co.uk
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.