All Saints Catholic School York
99%
Capacity
1,408
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About All Saints Catholic School York
All Saints Catholic School York has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted following its most recent graded inspection in June 2024, a rating it has held across both its 2016 and 2024 inspections. The school’s Progress 8 score of 0.52 places it well above the national average, and it ranks second out of eight secondary schools in the York local authority. This score is more than double the local authority average of 0.22, indicating that pupils at All Saints make significantly stronger academic progress than their peers across York. The school’s Attainment 8 score of 54.4 and a basics pass rate of 78.5% at grade 4 or above in English and maths further underline strong core outcomes. In the 2023/24 academic year, the school’s Progress 8 banding was classified as well above average, and it sits in the top 25% of schools nationally by this measure.
At GCSE, the school’s English Progress 8 score of 0.58 and maths Progress 8 score of 0.22 show that pupils make particularly strong gains in English. The EBacc average point score of 4.59 and an EBacc entry rate of 21.5% suggest a solid but not dominant focus on the full EBacc suite. In the sixth form, the school’s value-added score of 0.13 is above average, and the average points per entry of 38.81 equates to a B grade. The best three A-levels average grade is B-, and 21.2% of entries achieved AAB or higher. The sixth form provision was rated Outstanding by Ofsted, with leadership and management rated Good. The school’s Ofsted breakdown shows Outstanding grades for quality of education, personal development, and behaviour and attitudes, with leadership and management judged Good.
The school is heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 472 applications for 174 places, with 187 first-preference applications and 168 first-preference offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.71. Facilities include a theatre, chapel, sixth form centre, sports hall, gymnasium, tennis courts, and playing fields, alongside music rooms, art studios, and an ICT suite. The school offers a wide range of sports including netball, rugby, cricket, and martial arts, plus clubs such as the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, choir, orchestra, debate, and Young Enterprise. SEND provisions cover specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulty, social emotional and mental health needs, speech language and communication needs, hearing and visual impairments, physical disability, and autistic spectrum disorder. This is a strong academic choice for families in York who want a Catholic secondary with a proven track record of high progress and a well-regarded sixth form.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Mill Mount Lane, York, York, YO24 1BJ |
| Headteacher | Sharon Keelan-Beardsley |
| Local Authority | York |
| Number of Pupils | 1,408 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.4% |
| School Capacity | 1,408 / 1,421 (99% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.52)
482nd of 3,141
Nationally
35th of 306
In Yorkshire and the Humber
2nd of 8
In York
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
43.1
'22/23
37.6
'23/24
38.8
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
12Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed174
472
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
187 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British68.8%
- White (other)14.0%
- Asian6.9%
- Mixed5.5%
- Black0.4%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
11
Total schools
11
Oversubscribed
9
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About All Saints Catholic School York
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Mill Mount Lane, York
York, YO24 1BJ
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