Ryedale School
York, YO62 7SL · North Yorkshire · secondary school
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4th of 41 secondary schools in North Yorkshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.8/10 against 813 of them, against 8.1/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 64.2 · 86 | 30% | 2.58 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.32 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 53.5 · 82 | 10% | 0.82 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ryedale School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 51.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 stood at +0.32 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same point. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.8 out of 10 among them, against 6.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 698 pupils against a stated capacity of 723. 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 the progress seen in the 2023/24 data? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8 scores? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll of 698?
What Ofsted said about Ryedale School
Overview
Ryedale School is described as a place where pupils are "very proud" and behave in an "exemplary manner." The report highlights an "ambitious" curriculum and "exceptional" personal development, noting that staff maintain "extremely high expectations" which pupils strive to meet. The school fosters an inclusive environment with a "sharp focus" on understanding diverse cultures and faiths.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious," often going beyond national requirements, with clear sequencing that helps pupils understand how earlier learning supports complex work.
- Teachers "rigorously check what pupils know" and adapt teaching skilfully, ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are fully supported.
- Reading is a "high priority," with a culture that "permeates every area of school life" and interventions put in place "speedily" for those needing support.
- Personal development is "exceptional," with sensitive issues like consent "well taught" and disadvantaged pupils supported to access "highly appropriate and ambitious destinations."
- Staff and pupils share a vision for success, resulting in "strong, purposeful relationships" and "no lost learning time" due to positive behaviour.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 51.0 |
| 2024/25 | 51.7 |
| 2025/26 | 53.5 |
| 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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