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Joseph Rowntree School
York·Yorkshire and the Humber·VC School
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Joseph Rowntree School is a secondary voluntary-controlled school in York, Yorkshire and the Humber. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this voluntary-controlled school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Joseph Rowntree School has a Progress 8 score of -0.07 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 45.8, 69% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of B-.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 11.2%, 11% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 10.3%.
After leaving Joseph Rowntree School, student destinations include 65% going on to university and 8% entering apprenticeships.
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Joseph Rowntree School has a Progress 8 score of -0.07, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 45.8. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
69% of students at Joseph Rowntree School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Joseph Rowntree School achieve an average A-Level grade of B-. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Joseph Rowntree School has an overall absence rate of 10.3%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Joseph Rowntree School is 11.2%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving Joseph Rowntree School, 65% go on to university and 8% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Joseph Rowntree School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Joseph Rowntree School is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Joseph Rowntree School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
48/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
19/mo
40% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 6.5 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.6
Bus Stops
5
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.