Ryedale School

Type Secondary / Academy converter
Age Range 11-16
Religion Does not apply
Address Gale Lane
Nawton
York
North Yorkshire
YO62 7SL
Phone 01439771665
Reference Number 148377

Ryedale School is performing exceptionally well, achieving an overall effectiveness rating of 'Outstanding' in its first inspection under section 5. The school demonstrates a strong commitment to academic excellence, inclusivity, and personal development. Pupils exhibit exemplary behavior and a positive attitude, contributing to a productive learning environment. With a high number of extracurricular activities and a robust support system for students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, the school ensures students are well-prepared for their futures.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 704
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 50.14%
Girls: 49.86%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 16.8%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 8.9%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 23.4

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
7 80 69 149
8 67 65 132
9 76 76 152
10 47 76 123
11 83 65 148

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 85.8%
Unclassified 6%
White, Other 4.8%
White & Black (African) 1%
White & Asian 0.7%
White & Black (Caribbean) 0.4%
Mixed, Other 0.3%
Indian 0.1%
African 0.1%
Irish 0.1%
Asian, Other 0.1%

Overall Ofsted Rating Outstanding
 >  Quality of education Outstanding
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Outstanding
  >  Personal Development Outstanding
  >  Leadership & Management Outstanding
Last Report Date 04 Oct 2023
Date Report
04 Oct 2023 School inspection:
06 Feb 2021 Academy conversion letter
07 Mar 2012 Full inspection:
Previously as Ryedale School
07 Mar 2012 Full inspection:
30 Jun 2010 Interim assessment
30 Jun 2010 Interim assessment
04 Jun 2009 Curriculum and development visit
04 Jun 2009 Curriculum and development visit
31 Jan 2007 Full inspection:
31 Jan 2007 Full inspection:
03 Dec 2001 Full inspection
03 Dec 2001 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils exhibit exemplary behavior and positive attitudes.
  • The school offers an ambitious curriculum beyond the national standards.
  • Reading is prioritized across all year groups with effective support for those in need.
  • The school provides exceptional personal development opportunities.
  • Strong relationships between staff and pupils foster a supportive atmosphere.
  • Participation in extracurricular activities is highly encouraged and well-attended.

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)
51.7

GCSE Results

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 48.6%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) 68.2%

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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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 79 2
Third Preference 24 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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