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Ryedale School

Academy converter · York · YO62 7SL

Ages 11–16 · 698 pupils · North Yorkshire

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Attainment 8

51.0

Overall absence

9.7%

Admissions demand

1.07 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Outstanding

Inspection date

2023-10-04

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
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+0.32
−20+2
Attainment 851.0
English & maths grade 5+49%
English & maths grade 4+71%
EBacc entry73%

EBacc APS: 4.7

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence9.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)30.0%
Unauthorised1.8%
Authorised absence
7.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
4.5%
Enrolments in measure
741

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

1.07 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

157

Places offered

147

1st-preference offers

147

Total preferences (any rank)
263
Preferred offers (top 3)
147
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
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 fill97%

698 pupils · 723 places

Pupils on roll
698
Boys / girls
343 / 355
School capacity
723
Capacity fill
698 / 723 (97%)
Free school meals
16.6%
FSM pupils
116
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: ARETÉ LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
ARETÉ LEARNING TRUST
Headteacher
Ms Domenica Wilkinson

Location

Address
Gale Lane, Nawton
Postcode
YO62 7SL
Town
York
County
North Yorkshire
Local authority
North Yorkshire
District
North Yorkshire
Constituency
Thirsk and Malton
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Further from 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, North Yorkshire, 698 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 16.6%.

Open schools in York
137
Secondary schools in York
13
Academies among open schools in York
47% (64)
Open schools in YO62
10
Secondary in YO62
1
Open schools in North Yorkshire LA
382
Secondary in North Yorkshire LA
41

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 YO62

  • Nawton Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Community school · Primary

    York · YO62 7SF · North Yorkshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS236%
    • Absence7.1%
    • FSM22.2%
    • Demand1.00

    0.4 miles away

  • Welburn Hall School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community special school

    York · YO62 7HQ · North Yorkshire

    Ages 8–19

    • KS20%
    • Absence13.0%
    • FSM60.2%

    1.7 miles away

  • Helmsley Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    York · YO62 5HB · North Yorkshire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS247%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM10.7%
    • Demand0.90

    2.5 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Ms Domenica Wilkinson
Telephone
01439771665
Website
http://ryedale-rlt.co.uk

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