Ryedale School
URN: 148377 • York YO62 7SL
Overview
- Name
- Ryedale School
- URN
- 148377
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ARETÉ LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 67.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Domenica Wilkinson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01439771665
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Gale Lane, York YO62 7SL
Summary
Ryedale School, located in York, North Yorkshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 704 students, slightly below its capacity of 723. The school is part of the Areté Learning Trust and is dedicated to providing a high-quality education grounded in traditional values. The ethos of the school emphasizes honesty, kindness, and respect, fostering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to aspire and achieve their full potential.
The curriculum at Ryedale School is designed to offer a comprehensive educational experience, with a strong focus on academic excellence alongside personal development. Students benefit from a diverse range of subjects, including thriving departments in art, music, and technology, which enhance both classroom learning and extracurricular opportunities. The school also prioritises student wellbeing, offering various support systems to ensure a nurturing atmosphere.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Ryedale School's approach, with numerous extracurricular activities and events that promote student leadership and inclusivity. The school actively encourages parental involvement through forums and consultations, ensuring that families are integral to the educational journey of their children.
The curriculum at Ryedale School is designed to offer a comprehensive educational experience, with a strong focus on academic excellence alongside personal development. Students benefit from a diverse range of subjects, including thriving departments in art, music, and technology, which enhance both classroom learning and extracurricular opportunities. The school also prioritises student wellbeing, offering various support systems to ensure a nurturing atmosphere.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Ryedale School's approach, with numerous extracurricular activities and events that promote student leadership and inclusivity. The school actively encourages parental involvement through forums and consultations, ensuring that families are integral to the educational journey of their children.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- School Events >> (calendar)
- Calendars and Instrumental Timetable (calendar)
- Charitable Events (calendar)
- School Policies and Information (other)
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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
- North Yorkshire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ARETÉ LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 723
- Pupils
- 704
- Boys
- 353
- Girls
- 351
- FSM %
- 16.80
- Open date
- 2021-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- North Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 704 | 353 | 351 | 723 | 16.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 708 | 356 | 352 | 723 | 15.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 726 | 357 | 369 | 750 | 13.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 726 | 357 | 369 | 750 | 13.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 750 |
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