Ryedale School
Gale Lane, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 7SL
Inspected 4 October 2023
About Ryedale School
Ryedale School is an academy converter in York, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 704 pupils on roll. It is part of ARET� LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 October 2023) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 53.5 (2025/26). 16.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.6% have English as an additional language.
School Information
- Local Authority
- North Yorkshire →
- School Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Age Range
- Ages 11–16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Pupils / Capacity
- 704 / 723 (97%)
- 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 October 2023
Pupil profile
2025/26Who 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.
Results & performance
2025/26Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.
GCSE results (Key Stage 4)
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.
Where pupils go next
Attendance
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
2024/25Staffing 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.
School finances
2024-25How 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
- Gale Lane, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 7SL
- Phone
- 01439771665
- Headteacher
- Domenica Wilkinson
- Website
- http://ryedale-rlt.co.uk
Academy Trust
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Frequently asked questions
- What type of school is Ryedale School?
- Ryedale School is an academy converter in York, North Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
- How many pupils does Ryedale School have?
- Ryedale School has 704 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
- What is Ryedale School's Ofsted rating?
- Ryedale School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 October 2023).
- How does Ryedale School perform at GCSE?
- Pupils at Ryedale School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 53.5 in 2025/26.
- Is Ryedale School part of an academy trust?
- Yes — Ryedale School is part of ARET� LEARNING TRUST.
- Where is Ryedale School?
- Ryedale School is located at Gale Lane, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 7SL.
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