The Best Schools In York Rated & Reviewed


School Guide has helped 15 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in York. These top schools near York are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

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1

Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate

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Our number one ranked school in York based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate.

Pupils
1300
Ages
0 - 19
Gender
Mixed
Type
Other independent school
2

St Peter's School York

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St Peter's School York is ranked second in York based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils
1236
Ages
2 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Other independent school
3

Bootham School

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At number 3 in the best schools in York based on our authoritative ranking is Bootham School.

Pupils
655
Ages
3 - 19
Gender
Mixed
Type
Other independent school
4

Fulford School

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The school ranked at number four in our York league table is Fulford School based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils
1650
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
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5

Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy

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Our number five ranked school in York based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy.

Pupils
1851
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Academy converter

Top 5 best performing schools in York and their catchment areas in York ranked by School Guide in 2022

  • Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate
  • St Peter's School York
  • Bootham School
  • Fulford School
  • Archbishop Holgate's School, A Church of England Academy

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