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Woldgate School and Sixth Form College

State school · York, YO42 2LL
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,218 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,218 ·
Local authority
East Riding of Yorkshire Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Luke Sloman

Entrance

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

Pocklington Junior School 33 %
Stamford Bridge Primary School 12 %
Wilberfoss Church of England Primary School 10 %
OtherUnkn 8 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Melbourne Primary School 6 %
Warter Church of England Primary School 6 %
Barmby Moor Church of England Primary School 6 %
St Martin's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Fangfoss 4 %
Bugthorpe Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 4 %
Sutton Upon Derwent Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 3 %
St Mary & St Joseph Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy 3 %
Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School 3 %
Holme-upon-Spalding Moor Primary School 2 %
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Exit

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

School
68%
LA avg.
55%
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
59.2%
LA avg.
42.8%
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
35.04
LA avg.
32.40
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
66
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
12.5 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,218
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

92 Kilnwick Road
Pocklington
York
North Yorkshire
YO42 2LL
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Telephone: 01759 302395

Email: office@woldgate.eriding.net

Website: http://www.woldgate.net

Local authority: East Riding of Yorkshire Council

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School data & information Woldgate School and Sixth Form College 92 Kilnwick Road, Pocklington, York, North Yorkshire, YO42 2LL
1,218 Pupil numbers
15.6 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
4 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
66 Number of teachers
17 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
59.2%
LA avg.
42.8%
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
50.80
LA avg.
44.60
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)

0.35 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
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 62 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 65 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 66 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 6
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 199 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 150 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 81 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 197 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 199 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 4
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 65 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 50 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 65 7
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 6

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

School
9.5%
LA avg.
14.8%
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
35.04
LA avg.
32.40
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
Sociology GCE A level 20 B
Psychology GCE A level 16 B
Physics GCE A level 19 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 12 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 11 B
Mathematics GCE A level 21 B
History GCE A level 16 B
Geography GCE A level 13 B
Film Studies GCE A level 11 B
English Literature GCE A level 9 B
English Language GCE A level 17 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 9 B
Chemistry GCE A level 13 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 8 B
Biology GCE A level 17 B

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

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Woldgate School and Sixth Form College 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.

3.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
12.5 %
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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