York High School

URN: 144652 • York YO24 3WZ

Overview

Name
York High School
URN
144652
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
EXCEL LEARNING TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
43.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Gavin Kumar (since 2025)
Telephone
01904806600
Website
Visit
Address
Cornlands Road, York YO24 3WZ

Summary

York High School is a mixed secondary academy located in York, with a current enrolment of 748 students and a capacity of 991. The school is committed to fostering resilience, aspiration, and success among its pupils, aligning with its ethos of providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The school actively promotes values that encourage personal growth and academic achievement.

The curriculum at York High School is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, offering a range of subjects and extracurricular activities. The school places a strong emphasis on mental health and wellbeing, providing resources and support for both students and parents. Initiatives such as the York High Cares programme and SEND provision ensure that all students receive the assistance they need to thrive.

York High School also engages with the local community through partnerships and events, such as the Open Evening for prospective Year 6 students. This event allows families to connect with staff and current students, fostering a sense of belonging and community involvement. The school is dedicated to preparing students for their future, including post-16 education and career opportunities.

Key details

LA
York
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
EXCEL LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
991
Pupils
748
Boys
374
Girls
374
FSM %
38.90
Open date
2018-05-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-09-28
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
North Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 748 374 374 991 38.90
2024-09-11 741 379 362 991 34.30
2023-09-11 724 358 366 991 29.70
2022-09-11 724 358 366 991 29.70
2021-09-11 737 368 369 991 25.80
2020-09-11 732 377 355 991 20.80

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