Millthorpe School, based in York, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Millthorpe School currently has around 1033 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.7% boys and 48.3% girls. Around 16.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 10.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 89% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (80%) , including 17% who stay in school sixth forms and 62% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Nunthorpe Avenue, York, YO23 1WF |
| Website: | http://www.millthorpeschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01904686400 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | York |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Kavina Burmo-Rothenburg |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 142648 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1060 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1033 |
| Number of Boys: | 534 |
| Number of Girls: | 499 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 84.90% | 877 |
| Other White | 4.80% | 50 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 17 |
| Other Asian | 1.50% | 15 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.20% | 12 |
| Other Mixed | 1.20% | 12 |
| African | 0.80% | 8 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 8 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 7 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.70% | 7 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 7 |
| Pakistani | 0.40% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Nursery School Kingsway North , YO30 6JA | 3out of 4 | 2,749 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarcroft Primary School Moss Street , YO23 1BS | - not rated | 474 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scarcroft Primary School Moss Street , YO23 1BS | 3out of 4 | 474 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Knavesmire Primary School Trafalgar Street , YO23 1HY | 4out of 4 | 579 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knavesmire Primary School Trafalgar Street , YO23 1HY | - not rated | 579 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School St Paul's Terrace , Holgate YO24 4BJ | 3out of 4 | 986 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millthorpe School Nunthorpe Avenue , YO23 1WF | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School York Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | 4out of 4 | 427 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC School Mill Mount Lane , YO24 1BJ | - not rated | 427 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Anne School Queen Anne Road , YO30 7WA | - not rated | 1,889 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| York College Sim Balk Lane , YO23 2BB | - not rated | 2,389 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York Sixth Form College Sim Balk Lane , Tadcaster Road YO23 2UD | - not rated | 2,854 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mount School (York) Dalton Terrace , YO24 4DD | - not rated | 666 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Danesgate Community Danesgate , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB | 3out of 4 | 1,175 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| York Steiner School Danesmead , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| York Steiner School Danesmead , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Centre Danesgate , Fulford Cross YO10 4PB | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.