SchoolScoresTadcaster Grammar School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of YORKSHIRE LEARNING TRUST
Toulston, Tadcaster, LS24 9NB
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 16 May 2012. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 5 October 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
257 pupils in this year group.
50% — 3 points above the North Yorkshire average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50% | 47% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 50 | 46.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
248 pupils in this year group.
98% — 4 points above the North Yorkshire average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 98% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 48% | 34% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | Not published | 13% | 13% |
| Further education college | 44% | 35% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 5% | 3% |
"Not published": Not published (DfE code SP).
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 98% | 98% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
103 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C+ | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 22% | 29% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 53% | 56% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 34.8 | 35.7 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
24 subjects, 279 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 34 | 12% | 32% | 40% |
| Psychology | 28 | 0% | 14% | 19% |
| Biology | 25 | 4% | 20% | 27% |
| Geography | 25 | 12% | 24% | 23% |
| Chemistry | 16 | 6% | 31% | 30% |
| English Literature | 15 | 7% | 13% | 23% |
| Business Studies:Single | 14 | 7% | 21% | 16% |
| History | 14 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Physics | 14 | 7% | 21% | 31% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 13 | 0% | 23% | 24% |
| Religious Studies | 12 | 0% | 17% | 22% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 9 | 11% | 33% | 38% |
| Economics | 9 | 11% | 22% | 26% |
| French | 9 | 0% | 11% | 38% |
| Law | 9 | 0% | 11% | 17% |
| Art and Design (Graphics) | 7 | 43% | 57% | 32% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Government and Politics, Mathematics (Further), Design and Technology (Product Design), Sociology, German, Physical Education / Sports Studies, Art and Design (Photography), Russian.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
120 students in this year group.
93% — 8 points above the North Yorkshire average, and 14 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 93% | 85% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 8% | 7% |
| Work | 29% | 31% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 90% | 93% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
92 students in this year group.
66% — about the same as the North Yorkshire average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 66% | 65% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 41% | 29% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 77% | 66% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in North Yorkshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 254 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 256 |
| Of those, offered a place | 247 (96%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 581 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 35th highest of 41 state secondary schools in North Yorkshire. Higher than 8% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 11.1% | 18.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 34th highest of 41 state secondary schools in North Yorkshire. Higher than 33% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.3% | 3.0%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 14th highest of 41 state secondary schools in North Yorkshire. Higher than 63% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.5% | 13.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 37th highest of 41 state secondary schools in North Yorkshire. Higher than 3% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.6% | 5.9%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 41 state secondary schools in North Yorkshire. Lower than 78% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.7% | 8.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 41 state secondary schools in North Yorkshire. Lower than 83% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 15.8% | 23.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 8th lowest of 41 state secondary schools in North Yorkshire. Lower than 78% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.3 | 26.7 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 41 state secondary schools in North Yorkshire. Lower than 88% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.3% | 7.1% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.17% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 7th highest of 41 state secondary schools in North Yorkshire. Higher than 87% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.9 | 17.9 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 41 state secondary schools in North Yorkshire. Higher than 99% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 16.6 | 12.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 29th highest of 41 state secondary schools in North Yorkshire. Higher than 29% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 10.1% | 14.6%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Boston Spa Academy 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 71% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Tadcaster Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Tadcaster Grammar School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 May 2012. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 5 October 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Tadcaster Grammar School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 50% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 5 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Tadcaster Grammar School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 256 families put Tadcaster Grammar School as their first choice for 254 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 247 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 145777.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.