York High School
Academy sponsor led
York, YO24 3WZ
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 15% in England
9 of 9 in York
Pupils
750
First preferences per place
0.95
2026/27
Absence
15.3%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 36.7 | 35.2 | 41.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28% | 27% | 42% | |
| Average English grade | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.8 | 3.7 | 4.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 22% | 28% | 37% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.54 | -0.75 | — |
61% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- All Saints Catholic School York · 1.5 mi · Outstanding · Top 18% in England
- Millthorpe School · 1.6 mi · Good · Top 26% in England
- Manor Church of England Academy · 1.9 mi · Report card · Top 22% in England
- Vale of York Academy · 2.3 mi · Good · Bottom 45% in England
- Fulford School · 2.7 mi · Outstanding · Top 11% in England
- Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy · 3.6 mi · Report card · Top 20% in England
Best secondary schools in York · Best secondary schools in North Yorkshire
The neighbourhood
York High School is in Westfield, Chapelfields & Foxwood (typical home £245,000, crime high).
What is York High School's Ofsted rating?
York High School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does York High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, York High School is in the bottom 15% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.