Joseph Rowntree School

A good voluntary controlled school school in York. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Joseph Rowntree School.

York, YO324BZ Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
52.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.07
English & Maths grade 4+ %
59.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 68.6%
Continue in education or training
61.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 67.0%
Sustained employment
35.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
14 November 2012
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Haxby Road
New Earswick
York, YO324BZ
Phone
1904552100
Website
josephrowntree.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
121711
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Haxby Road, New Earswick, York, YO32 4BZ
Website
http://www.josephrowntree.co.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Capacity
1328 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,283
Free School Meals
19.6% (251 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.7% (47 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.7%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
27.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
45.8
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.8
English Attainment 8:
9.6
Maths Attainment 8:
9.3
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.8
Ebacc English:
95.6%
Ebacc Entry:
28.8%
Ebacc Humanities:
90.8%
Ebacc Languages:
52.4%
Ebacc Maths:
98.7%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.07
Progress 8 Range:
-0.26 to 0.11
University Progression:
65.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
67.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
15.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
8.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
65%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
98 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
8.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
68.6 (+16.6 vs average)
Education Continuation:
67.0 (+10.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.8 (+6.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
80 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
160
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,283 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(11 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(25 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(15 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(18 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"The Right School to Grow in"

Respect Overcome obstacles to success Work together collaboratively Nurture talent Teach and learn through inspiration Recognise excellence Embrace diversity Encourage wellbeing

We are committed to tolerance, inclusion, and respect for each other.

Head Teacher's Message

Dave Hewitt welcomes visitors and describes The Joseph Rowntree School as an 11-18 comprehensive with over 1,300 students, including over 200 in the sixth form. He highlights modern buildings and state-of-the-art facilities, a broad curriculum, extensive extra-curricular activities, strong pastoral care, and a commitment to safeguarding; Ofsted judged the school 'Good' in October 2022. He emphasizes a welcoming, high-quality learning environment and ambition for the future.

Facilities

Main Theatre/Hall Sports Hall Outdoor Courts (x6 for Netball/Tennis) Activity Studio Performing Arts Studio Music Technology computer suite Conference Facility with Lecture Theatre – 120 seats with large projection screen and audio set up ICT Suites – each with 30 PC’s with wireless internet access and high specification for Media Work Art Rooms – including darkroom facilities Multi-use Classrooms – seat up to 30 Food Classrooms – with 20 work areas

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum delivered in an engaging manner. KS3, KS4 and KS5 subjects offered. Wide range of A Level and vocational courses in the Sixth Form. Strong Sixth Form results with around 75% of Year 13 students leaving for university and around 40-50% of these students attending Russell Group universities.

Admissions Criteria

Our admissions procedures are in line with the City of York Council policies. Starting Year 7 in September 2027, applications can be made from 12 September 2026 up to 31 October 2026. If you apply online, your application result will be available online on National Offer Day, Monday 1 March 2027, via the Parent Portal; if you did not apply online, you will receive a letter confirming your result a few days later. For more information, visit the City of York Council website.

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