Cundall Manor School
Cundall Manor School is an independent school in York (North Yorkshire) for pupils aged 2 to 16. It has 295 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Cundall Manor School is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2010. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 61.0, and 83% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: July 2010. GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 2-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Cundall York North Yorkshire YO61 2RW |
| Phone | 01423360200 |
| Reference Number | 121752 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 295 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.9%
Girls: 46.1% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
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Cundall Manor Preparatory School delivers an outstanding quality of education, successfully fulfilling its aim of assisting students to achieve their full academic and personal potential. The curriculum is diverse, well-implemented, and adapted to meet students' individual needs, supported by engaging teaching methods that motivate pupils to learn. The school's strong emphasis on spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development fosters responsible and well-rounded individuals. The overall effectiveness of boarding is also rated as good, contributing positively to the welfare and growth of boarding students. While the school excels in many areas, the outdoor learning provision in the Early Years Foundation Stage is noted as needing improvement, and there are some minor concerns regarding the matching of tasks to the most able pupils. Nevertheless, the school has implemented policies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all its students, indicating a commitment to high standards in every aspect of school life. This inspection is significant as it follows the school's previous inspections, showcasing continued progress since its last review.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 30 Jun 2010 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2010 | Standard inspection: |
| 27 Nov 2006 | Standard inspection |
Strengths
- Outstanding overall quality of education
- Diverse and well-implemented curriculum
- Effective teaching that motivates pupils
- Strong spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development
- Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs
- Good welfare, health, and safety provisions
- High levels of support for boarding pupils
- Exceptional range of extra-curricular activities
Areas for Improvement
- Provision for outdoor learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage is not as good as in classrooms
- Tasks in some lessons do not always challenge the most able pupils adequately
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 61 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 82.6% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 91.3% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 30.2% of pupils at Cundall Manor School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 1.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Cundall Manor School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Cundall Manor School is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2010.
When was Cundall Manor School last inspected by Ofsted?
Cundall Manor School was last inspected in July 2010.
How many pupils does Cundall Manor School have?
Cundall Manor School has 295 pupils on roll.
What age range does Cundall Manor School cover?
Cundall Manor School for pupils aged 2 to 16.
What are Cundall Manor School's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 61.0, and 83% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Cundall Manor School?
Cundall Manor School is at Cundall, York, North Yorkshire, YO61 2RW.