Independent

Ampleforth College

York, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber · YO62 4ER

Ampleforth College is a small independent school in York, North Yorkshire, with around 404 pupils on roll and entry available at age 11. Its scale places it among the more intimate fee-paying schools, which may appeal to families seeking a closely knit environment. Parents should note that the published academic measures sit well below national averages, a point worth exploring directly with the school.

404

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Overview & data

Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils: 404
Location: York, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Attainment 8

16.4

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

National average 47%

Teaching & academics

The published figures here warrant careful interpretation: the average Attainment 8 score of 16.4 falls considerably short of the national average of 46.9, and the proportion of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths is recorded as 0%, against a national average of 47%. Families considering Ampleforth would do well to discuss these results in context and ask how the school reports and supports academic progress.

The last word

A small independent school in York whose headline academic data sits below national benchmarks - prospective families should look closely and ask questions.

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