Stokesley School
Stokesley, TS9 5AL · North Yorkshire · secondary school
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19th 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 827 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3/10 among them, against 5.8/10 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 | 34% | 1.80 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 47.3 · 56 | 30% | 1.71 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.15 · 60 | 25% | 1.53 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.7 · 59 | 10% | 0.60 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stokesley 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 45.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.15 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2 out of 10 among them, against 4.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,079 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,323. 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 beyond the current +0.15? What specific steps are taken to address the gap between the school’s 2.2/10 similar-intake ranking and the national 4.7/10? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Stokesley School
Overview
The report describes a school where "high expectations from leaders and all staff are the norm," resulting in pupils who "behave well and are attentive in lessons." Leaders have successfully improved the school since the previous inspection, maintaining an "ambitious vision" that prioritises pupils’ well-being and a strengthened curriculum. The overall effectiveness is judged as Good, with positive relationships between teachers and pupils noted across all year groups.
Strengths
- "Excellent pastoral care" is provided, including the "exceptional support" of the ‘Lighthouse’ provision for pupils needing additional help.
- Teachers possess "excellent subject knowledge" and "push their pupils academically," challenging them to use subject-specific vocabulary accurately.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "strong," with swift identification and effective support helping pupils catch up rapidly.
- A "wide range of extra-curricular activities" nurtures pupils’ talents, alongside a strong offer for those interested in science or engineering.
- Staff workload and well-being are given "genuine consideration" by senior leaders, contributing to staff pride in working at the school.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers "consistently emphasise and revisit the most important knowledge" so pupils have secure long-term memory of subject content.
- Subject leaders must use assessment information consistently to "review the effectiveness of the curriculum" and refine teaching where necessary.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff who are "vigilant" and spot when pupils might need help, while leaders take "timely and effective" actions to protect those at risk.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 52.4 |
| 2024/25 | 45.3 |
| 2025/26 | 47.7 |
| 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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