Ofsted school ratings in North Yorkshire
In North Yorkshire (Yorkshire and the Humber), 154 of 177 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 87.0%. That is 0.2 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 87.0%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 7
- Good
- 147
- Requires improvement
- 20
- Inadequate
- 3
- Graded schools
- 177
- rank 91/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in North Yorkshire (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in North Yorkshire | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 7 | 4.0% |
| Good | 147 | 83.1% |
| Requires improvement | 20 | 11.3% |
| Inadequate | 3 | 1.7% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in North Yorkshire
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 4 | 126 | 14 | 3 | 88.4% |
| Secondary | 3 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Special | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
More about North Yorkshire
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
- Nottinghamshire87.3%
- Cambridgeshire87.3%
- Redcar and Cleveland87.1%
- Cheshire East87.0%
- Walsall86.4%
- Derby86.3%
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in North Yorkshire are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 154 of 177 graded state-funded schools in North Yorkshire hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 87.0%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does North Yorkshire have?
- North Yorkshire has 7 schools rated Outstanding and 147 rated Good, out of 177 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in North Yorkshire?
- 3 state-funded schools are rated Inadequate in North Yorkshire, and 20 rated Requires improvement, out of 177 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in North Yorkshire?
- By phase in North Yorkshire: 88.4% of 147 primary schools; 75.0% of 24 secondary schools; 100.0% of 5 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does North Yorkshire compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- North Yorkshire ranks 91 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 87.0% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.