Best 3 Secondary schools in North Yorkshire – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Ryedale School (Secondary) in York; Outwood Academy Easingwold (Secondary) in York; Harrogate Grammar School (Secondary) in Harrogate — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Ryedale School, Outwood Academy Easingwold and Harrogate Grammar School. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around York, North Yorkshire, York and Harrogate, North Yorkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Ryedale School), published Nov 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Ryedale School (Nov 2023). average roll around ≈ 1,200, combined total ≈ 3,550, typical FSM 10–15%, range 10–15%–15–20%; spread across trusts such as ARETÉ LEARNING TRUST, OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST and RED KITE LEARNING TRUST.

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Attribute	Ryedale School YO62 7SL	Outwood Academy Easingwold YO61 3EF	Harrogate Grammar School HG2 0DZ
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	York North Yorkshire YO62 7SL	York YO61 3EF	Harrogate North Yorkshire HG2 0DZ
Latest Ofsted	1 20 Nov 2023	1 21 Sep 2022	1 8 May 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 700 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 750 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 2,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	723	1378	2100
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	ARETÉ LEARNING TRUST	OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST	RED KITE LEARNING TRUST
Website	ryedale-rlt.co.uk	www.easingwold.outwood.com	www.harrogategrammar.co.uk
Telephone	01439771665	01347821451	01423531127
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Ryedale School

YO62 7SL

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: York
North Yorkshire
YO62 7SL
Ofsted: 1 20 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 700 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ARETÉ LEARNING TRUST
Website: ryedale-rlt.co.uk
Telephone: 01439771665

Outwood Academy Easingwold

YO61 3EF

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: York
YO61 3EF
Ofsted: 1 21 Sep 2022
Pupils: ≈ 750 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: OUTWOOD GRANGE ACADEMIES TRUST
Website: www.easingwold.outwood.com
Telephone: 01347821451

Harrogate Grammar School

HG2 0DZ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG2 0DZ
Ofsted: 1 8 May 2022
Pupils: ≈ 2,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: RED KITE LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.harrogategrammar.co.uk
Telephone: 01423531127

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.