Northallerton School & Sixth Form College
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Brompton Road Northallerton DL6 1ED |
| Phone | 01609773340 |
| Reference Number | 146969 |
Northallerton School & Sixth Form College demonstrates good overall effectiveness in delivering a quality education to its pupils. The inspection noted that students feel welcomed and appreciated in a supportive learning environment where teachers are passionate about their subjects. The curriculum is broad, well-organized, and prepares students for their future education and careers. Furthermore, the school has successfully fostered a culture of respect and motivation among students, highlighted by a rewards system that aligns with their educational goals.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1037 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.36%
Girls: 47.64% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 105 | 87 | 192 |
| 8 | 119 | 106 | 225 |
| 9 | 82 | 71 | 153 |
| 10 | 103 | 82 | 185 |
| 11 | 86 | 76 | 162 |
| 12 | 21 | 30 | 51 |
| 13 | 27 | 42 | 69 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.9% |
| White, Other | 4.1% |
| Unclassified | 3.5% |
| Indian | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| African | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Jan 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Jan 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong community feel among pupils.
- High expectations for behaviour and learning.
- Effective leadership and management.
- Well-planned personal, social and health education programme.
- Teachers have strong subject knowledge and engage pupils in learning.
- Broad and balanced curriculum consistently maintained.
- Good support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not effectively use SEND information in planning.
- Persistent absence rates among disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND are higher than desired.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 37.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 44.2% |
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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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 29.57 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 30.95 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 14.3% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 25 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 2 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Mill Hill Primary School
Crosby Road, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 1AE |
0.1 miles |
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Applegarth Primary School
Upwell Road, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8QF |
0.37 miles |
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Broomfield Avenue, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8UL |
0.47 miles |
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Broomfield School
Broomfield Avenue, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8RG |
0.47 miles |
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Alverton Primary School
Mount Road, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 1RB |
0.71 miles |
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Romanby Primary School
The Close, Romanby, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8BL |
0.8 miles |
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Oakbridge Church of England Primary School
Alvertune Road, Northallerton, DL6 2GD |
1.32 miles |
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Brompton Community Primary School
Station Road, Brompton, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 2RE |
1.88 miles |
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Ainderby Steeple Church of England Primary School
Station Lane, Morton-on-Swale, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 9QR |
2.84 miles |
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South Otterington Church of England Primary School
South Otterington, South Otterington C of E Primary School, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 9HD |
3.7 miles |
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Leeming RAF Community Primary School
Gatenby, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 9NQ |
4.62 miles |
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Knayton Church of England Academy
Stockton Road, Knayton, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 4AN |
4.88 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Dales School
Morton-on-Swale, Morton-on-Swale, Northallerton, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 9QW |
2.8 miles |