Ofsted school ratings in York
In York (Yorkshire and the Humber), 30 of 32 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 93.8%. That is 6.6 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 93.8%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 7
- Good
- 23
- Requires improvement
- 2
- Inadequate
- 0
- Graded schools
- 32
- rank 33/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in York (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in York | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 7 | 21.9% |
| Good | 23 | 71.9% |
| Requires improvement | 2 | 6.3% |
| Inadequate | 0 | 0.0% |
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 York
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 4 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 92.0% |
| Secondary | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
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Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in York are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 30 of 32 graded state-funded schools in York hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 93.8%. 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 York have?
- York has 7 schools rated Outstanding and 23 rated Good, out of 32 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in York?
- No state-funded school in York currently holds an Inadequate overall-effectiveness grade in Ofsted's 31 May 2026 management information. 2 schools are rated Requires improvement.
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in York?
- By phase in York: 92.0% of 25 primary schools; 100.0% of 7 secondary schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does York compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- York ranks 33 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 93.8% 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.