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Millthorpe School

Academy converter · York · YO23 1WF

Ages 11–16 · 1,022 pupils · York

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

49.4

Overall absence

10.1%

Admissions demand

0.79 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2024-03-12

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.23
−20+2
Attainment 849.4
English & maths grade 5+54%
English & maths grade 4+71%
EBacc entry26%

EBacc APS: 4.3

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence10.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)24.7%
Unauthorised6.6%
Authorised absence
3.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
5.4%
Enrolments in measure
1,115

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.79 · Often has places

1st preferences

161

Places offered

209

1st-preference offers

161

Total preferences (any rank)
472
Preferred offers (top 3)
206
Applications from outside LA
11
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill96%

1,022 pupils · 1,060 places

Pupils on roll
1,022
Boys / girls
513 / 509
School capacity
1,060
Capacity fill
1,022 / 1,060 (96%)
Free school meals
16.3%
FSM pupils
166
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: EXCEL LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
EXCEL LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
Excel Learning Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Kavina Burmo-Rothenburg

Location

Address
Nunthorpe Avenue
Postcode
YO23 1WF
Town
York
County
North Yorkshire
Local authority
York
District
York
Constituency
York Central
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in York, York, 1,022 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 16.3%.

Open schools in York
137
Secondary schools in York
13
Academies among open schools in York
47% (64)
Open schools in YO23
12
Secondary in YO23
1
Open schools in York LA
75
Secondary in York LA
9

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in YorkNear YO23

  • All Saints Catholic School York

    Ofsted: Outstanding

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    York · YO24 1BJ · York

    Ages 11–18

    • Att854.4
    • P80.5
    • EM5+62%
    • Absence9.2%

    0.2 miles away

  • Fulford School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

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    York · YO10 4FY · York

    Ages 11–18

    • Att858.9
    • P80.5
    • EM5+71%
    • Absence6.6%

    1.3 miles away

  • York High School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    York · YO24 3WZ · York

    Ages 11–16

    • Att835.2
    • P8-0.8
    • EM5+27%
    • Absence15.9%

    1.6 miles away

  • Vale of York Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    York · YO30 6ZS · York

    Ages 11–16

    • Att843.7
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+48%
    • Absence13.2%

    1.9 miles away

  • Manor Church of England Academy

    Ofsted: Strong standard

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    York · YO26 6PA · York

    Ages 11–16

    • Att853.1
    • P80.3
    • EM5+59%
    • Absence8.0%

    2.6 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Kavina Burmo-Rothenburg
Telephone
01904686400
Website
http://www.millthorpeschool.co.uk

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