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Woldgate School and Sixth Form College

92 Kilnwick Road, York, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO42 2LL

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Ofsted
49.7
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–18
Ages
1,218
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Woldgate School and Sixth Form College

Woldgate School and Sixth Form College is an academy converter in York, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,218 pupils on roll. It is part of WONDER LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.7 (2025/26). 15.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 11–18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
1,218 / 1,100 (111%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Admissions Policy
Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

15.5%
Free school meals
4.7%
EAL
3.3%
SEN support
12.2%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

49.7
Attainment 8
219 pupils
53.9%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
74.4%
Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+
A-level average grade
55 students
12.7%
AAB+ (2 facilitating)
74%
To higher education
35%
To top-third universities
6%
To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

97%
Sustained destination
89%
Stayed in education
6%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.3%
Overall absence
25.7%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

65.92
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +1.4 vs 2023/24
18.5
Pupils per teacher
↓ -1.4 vs 2023/24
17.2
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24
£50,916
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 20% on leadership pay
↑ +£5,453 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
13.8
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +5.8 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,924
Spend per pupil
£7,620
Income per pupil
61%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
92 Kilnwick Road, York, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO42 2LL
Phone
01759302395
Headteacher
Lauren Adams

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Woldgate School and Sixth Form College?
Woldgate School and Sixth Form College is an academy converter in York, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Woldgate School and Sixth Form College have?
Woldgate School and Sixth Form College has 1,218 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Woldgate School and Sixth Form College perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Woldgate School and Sixth Form College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.7 in 2025/26.
Is Woldgate School and Sixth Form College part of an academy trust?
Yes — Woldgate School and Sixth Form College is part of WONDER LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.
Where is Woldgate School and Sixth Form College?
Woldgate School and Sixth Form College is located at 92 Kilnwick Road, York, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO42 2LL.

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