Tadcaster Grammar School is a secondary school in Tadcaster, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Tadcaster Grammar School currently has around 1500 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.3% boys and 48.7% girls. Around 10.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (92.8%).
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 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (92%) , including 52% who stay in school sixth forms and 39% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Toulston, Tadcaster, LS24 9NB |
| Website: | http://web.tgsbec.com/ |
| Telephone: | 01937833466 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | North Yorkshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr A Parkinson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 145777 |
Ofsted inspection date: 16/05/2012
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1614 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1500 |
| Number of Boys: | 770 |
| Number of Girls: | 730 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 92.80% | 1392 |
| Other White | 2.50% | 37 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 17 |
| Other Mixed | 1.10% | 16 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 9 |
| African | 0.30% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.20% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.10% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside School, Tadcaster Wetherby Road , LS24 9JN | 3out of 4 | 2,879 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tadcaster, Riverside Community Primary School Wetherby Road , LS24 9JN | - not rated | 2,879 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Station Road , LS24 9JG | 3out of 4 | 3,083 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Josephs Catholic Primary School Station Road , LS24 9JG | - not rated | 3,083 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifford Primary School High Street , Clifford LS23 6HJ | - not rated | 3,259 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tadcaster Grammar School Toulston , LS24 9NB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tadcaster Grammar School Toulston , LS24 9NB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.