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Millthorpe School

York, YO23 1WFSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2024
Progress 8
+0.23
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
164 1st-choice / 203 places
Ranking
#1,004
of 3,141 nationally

About Millthorpe School

Millthorpe School is a mixed secondary in York that currently educates 1,033 pupils against a capacity of 1,060, so it is running very close to full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 16.1%, which is notably higher than the national average for secondary schools and suggests a genuinely comprehensive intake. Demand is strong: for the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 428 applications for 203 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.11, with 164 first-preference offers made. This level of competition places Millthorpe among the more sought-after schools in the city, though it is worth noting that the nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted, All Saints Catholic School York, sits just 0.4 km away, so families in this part of York do have a nearby alternative. The headteacher is Kavina Burmo-Rothenburg, and the school serves pupils from age 11 to 16 with no sixth form or nursery provision.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressNunthorpe Avenue, York, York, YO23 1WF
HeadteacherKavina Burmo-Rothenburg
Local AuthorityYork
Number of Pupils1,033
Free School Meals (FSM)16.1%
School Capacity1,033 / 1,060 (97% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Mar 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Tennis CourtsScience LabsSports HallSixth Form CentreMusic RoomsSwimming PoolPlaying FieldsICT SuiteArt StudiosDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

BasketballMartial ArtsCricketSwimmingNetballTennisRoundersRugbyRowing

Clubs & Activities

DramaScience ClubNewspaperGardeningChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Source: millthorpeschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Millthorpe School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.