Millthorpe School
York, YO23 1WF · York · secondary school
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6th 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 811 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.0/10 among them, against 7.1/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 55.2 · 74 | 30% | 2.21 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.23 · 67 | 25% | 1.68 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.2 · 71 | 10% | 0.71 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Millthorpe School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted following an inspection in 2024. In 2024/25, 62.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 53.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.23 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.1 out of 10 among them, against 7.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Baking, Chess, Debate, and LGBTQIA+ clubs, or play basketball, rugby league, and badminton. The school offers keyboard lessons and Frozen rehearsals. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,022 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,060. 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 English and maths? What specific support is available for students joining the breakfast or after-school clubs?
What Ofsted said about Millthorpe School
Overview
Millthorpe School is described as an "inclusive community" where pupils value diversity and maintain respectful relationships with staff. The report highlights an "ambitious curriculum" taught by knowledgeable teachers, alongside effective safeguarding arrangements and a strong culture of reading.
Strengths
- Teachers deliver an "ambitious curriculum" where new content builds securely on previous learning, helping pupils use "specialised vocabulary" confidently.
- Leaders have successfully developed a "culture of reading," with the library acting as a "hive of activity" and well-trained staff supporting those needing extra help.
- Pupils are "well prepared for life in modern Britain" through a detailed personal development curriculum covering online safety, financial management, and careers.
- Behaviour is generally good, with bullying and derogatory language being "not common," and most pupils understanding the rewards system.
- Disadvantaged pupils are currently making "better progress through the curriculum" compared to previous national assessment results.
Areas to improve
- The school must be "even more robust in its approach to securing improved attendance" for pupils who are absent too often and miss out on learning.
- Recent improvements to support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) must be embedded to ensure they receive help "promptly," addressing past frustrations.
- Leaders should "build stronger relationships with all members of the school community" to address feelings of disconnection among some parents.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.4 |
| 2024/25 | 53.2 |
| 2025/26 | 50.2 |
| 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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