Boroughbridge High School

About Boroughbridge High School

Boroughbridge High School is a community school in York, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 438 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 May 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.8 (2025/26). 22.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

North Yorkshire →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

438 / 763 (57%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

4 May 2023

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Wetherby Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO51 9JX

Phone

01423323540

Headteacher

Kathryn Stephenson

Website

www.boroughbridgehigh.com

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Boroughbridge High School?

Boroughbridge High School is a community school in York, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Boroughbridge High School have?

Boroughbridge High School has 438 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Boroughbridge High School's Ofsted rating?

Boroughbridge High School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 May 2023).

How does Boroughbridge High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Boroughbridge High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.8 in 2025/26.

Where is Boroughbridge High School?

Boroughbridge High School is located at Wetherby Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO51 9JX.