Fulford School
York, YO10 4FY · York · secondary school
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1st of 9 secondary schools in York we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 451 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.6/10 among them, against 8.9/10 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 71.6 · 91 | 30% | 2.74 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.54 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 59.7 · 92 | 10% | 0.92 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fulford School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 55.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.54 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.4 out of 10 among them, against 8.6 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including Bridge, Cubing, and Film, alongside sports such as Badminton, Basketball, and Ultimate Frisbee. Arts provision includes Drama, Choir, Orchestra, and Life-drawing classes. The school offers an after-school club and Duke of Edinburgh Bronze trips.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,853 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,899. 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 maintain progress in subjects where attainment is below the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming for Duke of Edinburgh Bronze?
What Ofsted said about Fulford School
Overview
Fulford School is described as a place where pupils "thrive" and aim for "academic excellence," underpinned by "strong moral values" and high expectations. The inspection found that leaders have created an "inclusive community" where difference is valued, and staff deliver a curriculum that is "aspirational for all pupils."
Strengths
- The curriculum is "aspirational for all pupils" and engages them with learning beyond examinations, including a strong focus on reading and languages.
- Teachers possess "extremely strong" subject knowledge and use expertise to "design lessons effectively," routinely checking for and closing gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "expertly supported to access this ambitious curriculum alongside their peers."
- There is a "strong focus on pupil well-being," with pupils trusting that staff will tackle reports of bullying "quickly and effectively."
- Leaders ensure staff feel proud to work at the school, with a "strong focus on professional development" and a culture where staff believe their opinions are considered.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 58.9 |
| 2024/25 | 55.2 |
| 2025/26 | 59.7 |
| 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 application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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