Joseph Rowntree School
Voluntary controlled school · Sixth form
York, YO32 4BZ
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 45% in England
7 of 9 in York
Pupils
1,248
First preferences per place
0.83
2026/27
Absence
10.9%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 46.3 | 45.8 | 48.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 45% | 48% | 46% | |
| Average English grade | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.9 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 51% | 51% | 51% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.15 | -0.07 | — |
67% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Huntington School · 0.5 mi · No rating · Top 37% in England
- Vale of York Academy · 2.0 mi · Good · Bottom 45% in England
- Manor Church of England Academy · 3.1 mi · Report card · Top 22% in England
- Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy · 3.3 mi · Report card · Top 20% in England
- All Saints Catholic School York · 3.3 mi · Outstanding · Top 18% in England
- Millthorpe School · 3.5 mi · Good · Top 26% in England
The neighbourhood
Joseph Rowntree School is in New Earswick (typical home £325,000, crime low).
What is Joseph Rowntree School's Ofsted rating?
Joseph Rowntree School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Joseph Rowntree School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Joseph Rowntree School is in the top 45% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.