Best Secondary Schools in York 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 9 schools across York. Updated with 2025–26 data.

York has 9 secondary schools, of which 4 (44%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 5 rated Good — 100% of secondary schools in York are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in York follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

9
Total schools
4
Outstanding
44%
Outstanding rate
63.8%
Avg KS2 SATs
47.6
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy
Secondary
 Outstanding 81 View school
🥈 Fulford School
Secondary
 Outstanding 79 View school
🥉 All Saints Catholic School York
Secondary
 Outstanding 77 View school
4. Huntington School
Secondary
 Outstanding 70 View school
5. Manor Church of England Academy
Secondary
 Good 70 View school
6. Millthorpe School
Secondary
 Good 69 View school
7. Joseph Rowntree School
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
8. Vale of York Academy
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
9. York High School
Secondary
 Good 54 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in York?
There are 9 secondary schools in York, of which 4 (44%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in York?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in York is Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in York?
Primary and secondary school applications in York are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the York council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in York?
44% of secondary schools in York are rated Outstanding and 56% are rated Good. 77% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.