Ryedale School is a secondary school in York, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school 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.
Ryedale School currently has around 739 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.9% boys and 49.1% girls. Around 11.1% 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.
Around 92% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (81%) , including 39% who stay in school sixth forms and 27% progressing to further education , while 9% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Gale Lane, York, YO62 7SL |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | North Yorkshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Mark McCandless |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 121665 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 750 |
| Number of Pupils: | 739 |
| Number of Boys: | 376 |
| Number of Girls: | 363 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nawton Community Primary School School Lane , Nawton YO62 7SF | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryedale School Gale Lane , Nawton YO62 7SL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ryedale School Gale Lane , Nawton YO62 7SL | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin's School Kirkdale Manor , Nawton YO62 7UA | - not rated | 836 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Welburn Hall School Kirkbymoorside , YO62 7HQ | 3out of 4 | 2,909 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.