Wensleydale School

Community school · Secondary school · Leyburn, North Yorkshire
DL8 5HY
Composite score
51.9

About Wensleydale School

Wensleydale School is a secondary school in Leyburn, North Yorkshire, classified by the DfE as a community school. Around 388 pupils aged 11 to 16 attend the school. The school holds a 'Good' judgement from Ofsted. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 41.5 — below the national average (national average: 46). Performance is little changed year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the lower half of secondary schools nationally.

35% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, below the national average of about 45%. 57% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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#2,299
National rank
#213
In Yorkshire and The Humber
#32
In North Yorkshire
Top 72%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
41.5
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
35%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
57%
% EBacc grade 5+
3%
EBacc average points score
3.51

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective?
Yes
Sixth form provision
Requires improvement

School profile

Pupils on roll 388 % FSM ever-6 18.3% % EAL 1.3% Age range 11–16 Gender Mixed

Location

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