Joseph Rowntree School
URN: 121711 • York YO32 4BZ
Overview
- Name
- Joseph Rowntree School
- URN
- 121711
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- David Hewitt (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01904552100
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Haxby Road, York YO32 4BZ
Summary
Joseph Rowntree School is a mixed, voluntary controlled secondary school located in York, accommodating approximately 1,270 students aged 11 to 18. The school, founded by The Joseph Rowntree Foundation in 1942, is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment, aiming to provide a high-quality education that enhances life chances for all students. The ethos of the school emphasizes tolerance, collaboration, and overcoming challenges.
The curriculum at Joseph Rowntree School is broad and designed to equip students with essential knowledge and skills across core and foundation subjects. The school also offers a range of extra-curricular activities that promote personal development and community engagement. With modern facilities and a dedicated staff, the school strives to create an excellent learning environment.
Support for students is a key focus, with a strong pastoral care system in place to ensure their well-being and academic success. The school has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to student support and the ambitious curriculum provided. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community to further enhance their children's educational experience.
The curriculum at Joseph Rowntree School is broad and designed to equip students with essential knowledge and skills across core and foundation subjects. The school also offers a range of extra-curricular activities that promote personal development and community engagement. With modern facilities and a dedicated staff, the school strives to create an excellent learning environment.
Support for students is a key focus, with a strong pastoral care system in place to ensure their well-being and academic success. The school has been rated 'Good' by Ofsted, reflecting its commitment to student support and the ambitious curriculum provided. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community to further enhance their children's educational experience.
Useful links
- Governor Meeting Minutes & Register (governance)
- School Governors (governance)
- Notify Absence (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Post 16 Guide for Parents (download)
- School Reports (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions & Applications (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Fulford School (79.4)
- All Saints RC School (75.6)
- Fulford School (73.8)
- Huntington School (73.2)
- Ryedale School (72.0)
Key details
- LA
- York
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1328
- Pupils
- 1270
- Boys
- 618
- Girls
- 652
- FSM %
- 19.30
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- North Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1270 | 618 | 652 | 1328 | 19.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1283 | 625 | 658 | 1328 | 18.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1287 | 647 | 640 | 1328 | 15.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1287 | 647 | 640 | 1328 | 15.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1325 | 659 | 666 | 1328 | 14.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1296 | 638 | 658 | 1321 | 12.90 |
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