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Tadcaster Grammar School

State school · Tadcaster, LS24 9NB
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,500 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,500 ·
Local authority
North Yorkshire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr A Parkinson

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Riverside School, Tadcaster 21 %
Copmanthorpe Primary School 15 %
OtherUnkn 13 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Kirk Fenton Church of England Primary School 5 %
Tadcaster Primary Academy 5 %
Appleton Roebuck Primary School 4 %
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 3 %
Scholes (Elmet) Primary School 3 %
Saxton Church of England Primary School 3 %
St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa 3 %
Thorner Church of England Primary School 3 %
Barwick-in-Elmet CofE Primary School and Nursery 3 %
Aberford Church of England Primary School 3 %
Bardsey Primary Academy 3 %
Archbishop of York's CofE Junior School, Bishopthorpe 2 %
Bramham Primary School 2 %
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 2 %
Tockwith Church of England Primary Academy 2 %
Primrose Lane Primary School 2 %
South Milford Primary School 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
77%
LA avg.
67%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
54.8%
LA avg.
47.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
38.25
LA avg.
35.65
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
82
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
14.2 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,500
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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Contact the school

Address

Toulston
Tadcaster
North Yorkshire
LS24 9NB
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Telephone: 01937 833466

Email: admin@tadcaster.n-yorks.sch.uk

Website: http://web.tgsbec.com

Local authority: North Yorkshire County Council

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School data & information Tadcaster Grammar School Toulston, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9NB
1,500 Pupil numbers
10.5 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
1 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
82 Number of teachers
11 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
54.8%
LA avg.
47.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
51.70
LA avg.
46.80
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.27 Score Above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 252 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 89 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 260 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 77 6
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 64 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 105 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 52 7
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 250 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 260 6
Electronics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 7
Economics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 89 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 89 7
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 7
Art & Design (3d Studies) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 5
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 7

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
25%
LA avg.
21.3%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
38.25
LA avg.
35.65
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Psychology GCE A level 33 B
Physics GCE A level 7 A
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 6 B
Mathematics GCE A level 33 B
Law GCE A level 15 B
Geography GCE A level 17 A
French GCE A level 6 A
English Literature GCE A level 9 A
Economics GCE A level 21 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 13 B
Chemistry GCE A level 21 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 17 B
Biology GCE A level 27 A
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 9 A

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Tadcaster Grammar School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
14.2 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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