York High School

URN: 133946 • York YO24 3WZ

Overview

Name
York High School
URN
133946
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Special Measures
Ranking score
35.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Trevor Burton (since 2025) , Head of School
Telephone
Website
Address
Cornlands Road, York YO24 3WZ

Summary

York High School is a mixed community secondary school located in York, with a current enrolment of 737 students and a capacity of 991. The school is committed to fostering resilience, aspiration, and success among its pupils, reflecting its core values and ethos. The school operates under the Excel Learning Trust and is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all students.

The curriculum at York High School is designed to equip students with essential skills and knowledge, offering a wide range of subjects and extracurricular activities. The school places a strong emphasis on mental health and wellbeing, providing resources and support for students and families through initiatives like York High Cares. Additionally, the school actively promotes career readiness through partnerships and programmes that prepare students for post-16 education and employment.

York High School encourages parental involvement and communication, offering various resources and support systems, including a dedicated messaging app and regular updates from the principal. The school also hosts events such as Open Evenings to engage with prospective students and their families, reinforcing its commitment to community and collaboration.

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Key details

LA
York
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
991
Pupils
737
Boys
399
Girls
338
FSM %
13.30
Open date
2007-09-01
Close date
2018-04-30
Last Ofsted
2017-01-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
North Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 737 399 338 991 13.30
2024-09-11 737 399 338 991 13.30
2023-09-11 737 399 338 991 13.30
2022-09-11 737 399 338 991 13.30
2021-09-11 737 399 338 991 13.30
2020-09-11 737 399 338 991 13.30

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