Best secondary schools in York (2026)
York has 6 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Fulford School, in the top 11% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 50.9, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 2 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. York has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 11% in England |
Fulford School York |
57.6 | 55.2 | 63% | Outstanding | |
2 Top 18% in England |
All Saints Catholic School York York · Roman Catholic |
54.0 | 53.7 | 57% | Outstanding | |
3 Top 20% in England |
Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy York · Church of England |
53.5 | 56.7 | 62% | Report card | |
4 Top 26% in England |
Millthorpe School York |
50.8 | 53.2 | 63% | Good | |
5 Bottom 45% in England |
Vale of York Academy York |
43.6 | 45.3 | 51% | Good | |
6 Bottom 15% in England |
York High School York |
37.7 | 41.2 | 42% | Good |
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What is the best secondary school in York?
On exam results over the last three years, Fulford School is the top-ranked secondary school in York, in the top 11% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.