Boroughbridge High School
York, YO51 9JX · North Yorkshire · secondary school
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36th of 41 secondary schools in North Yorkshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 911 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4/10 among them, against 2.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 38.1 · 33 | 30% | 0.98 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.48 · 17 | 25% | 0.42 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.8 · 33 | 10% | 0.33 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Boroughbridge High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 43.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.48 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5 out of 10 among them, against 2.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Young Enterprise club and play rugby, football, hockey, basketball, netball, or cricket. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 388 pupils against a stated capacity of 763. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating?
What Ofsted said about Boroughbridge High School
Overview
Boroughbridge High School is a smaller secondary school where staff know pupils well and maintain positive relationships. The report highlights that while the quality of education and personal development are strong, inconsistencies in behaviour management and attendance require attention. Leaders are actively working to improve these areas, with particular focus on ensuring all staff apply policies consistently.
Strengths
- Curriculums are "well thought out and sequenced," helping pupils remember content and build on previous learning.
- Teachers expose pupils to a "rich and varied vocabulary," with many students confidently using complex terminology.
- The personal, social and health education curriculum is "well planned," covering citizenship, healthy relationships, and inclusivity effectively.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities have access to the full curriculum with appropriate adjustments.
- A wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, music, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, are enthusiastically attended.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all staff follow a "consistent approach to managing and improving pupils’ behaviour" to prevent disruption.
- Strategies must be developed to engage pupils who do not attend school regularly enough, causing them to fall behind.
- Teachers must use consistent approaches to ensure all pupils participate fully in lessons, rather than allowing some to shout out answers.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with knowledgeable leaders keeping detailed records and staff being well trained and vigilant.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 40.0 |
| 2024/25 | 43.0 |
| 2025/26 | 42.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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