Best 3 Secondary schools in York – comparison

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

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To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

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: All Saints Catholic School York (Secondary) in York; Fulford School (Secondary) in York; Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy (Secondary) in York — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares All Saints Catholic School York, Fulford School and Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around York, North Yorkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (All Saints Catholic School York), published Nov 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for All Saints Catholic School York (Nov 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,650, combined total ≈ 5,000, typical FSM 10–15%, range 5–10%–20–25%; spread across trusts such as NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST, SOUTH YORK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST and PATHFINDER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

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Attribute	All Saints Catholic School York YO24 1BJ	Fulford School YO10 4FY	Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy YO10 5ZA
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	York North Yorkshire YO24 1BJ	York North Yorkshire YO10 4FY	York North Yorkshire YO10 5ZA
Latest Ofsted	1 19 Nov 2024	1 15 Nov 2023	1 29 Nov 2021
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,750 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1421	1899	1900
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST	SOUTH YORK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST	PATHFINDER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website	allsaintsyork.npcat.org.uk	www.fulford.york.sch.uk	www.archbishopholgates.academy
Telephone	01904647877	01904633300	01904411341
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

All Saints Catholic School York

YO24 1BJ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: York
North Yorkshire
YO24 1BJ
Ofsted: 1 19 Nov 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Website: allsaintsyork.npcat.org.uk
Telephone: 01904647877

Fulford School

YO10 4FY

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: York
North Yorkshire
YO10 4FY
Ofsted: 1 15 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 1,750 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: SOUTH YORK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.fulford.york.sch.uk
Telephone: 01904633300

Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy

YO10 5ZA

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: York
North Yorkshire
YO10 5ZA
Ofsted: 1 29 Nov 2021
Pupils: ≈ 1,800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: PATHFINDER MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.archbishopholgates.academy
Telephone: 01904411341

Map of compared schools

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.