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Joseph Rowntree School

Haxby Road, New Earswick, YO32 4BZ

Voluntary controlled school for ages 11–18 in New Earswick. Mixed intake.

Joseph Rowntree School is a large non-selective voluntary controlled secondary school in York for boys and girls aged 11 to 18, with a sixth form. Its SEN provision includes autistic spectrum disorder. Ofsted rated the school Good at its last full inspection (2012), making the verdict dated.

The school says it was founded by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation in 1942 and sets out values of respect, overcoming obstacles, working together, nurturing talent, inspiration, embracing diversity and encouraging wellbeing.

Ages 11–18 · Secondary
1,270 pupils · On roll
Voluntary controlled school · Mixed

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