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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Our governors (governance)
- SEND Complaints (sen)
- SEND Local Offer (sen)
- SEND Provision (sen)
- Term dates and calendar (calendar)
- Website Privacy Policy (download)
- Download our prospectus (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Our policies, procedures and finance (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 - 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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