Fashion creations in the spotlight at York College show

Fda Fashion course 50s dresses

8:00am Friday 24th May 2013

SPACE travel and art deco were among the themes which inspired fashion students at York College whose creations have gone on show.

Long-lost Joseph Rowntree portrait donated to school

Headteacher Carole Dickson, left, and Nestlé historian Alex Hutchinson carry the portraits of Joseph and Seebohm Rowntree in to New Earswick School

8:58am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A COPY of a long-lost painting of York chocolate boss and philanthropist Joseph Rowntree – which lay hidden for decades behind a false plaster board wall – has been presented to a York primary school to mark its centenary.

New-born chicks help pupils learn about the natural world

From left, Sylvia Sharp, Harry Cousins, Lydia Cullivan and, Monty Parmiter Year One pupils of Hempland Primary School with one of their four-day-old chicks

8:48am Thursday 23rd May 2013

CHILDREN at a York primary school have been busy learning about the natural world – with a little help from five new fluffy friends.

Art work by learners to go on display

8:36am Thursday 23rd May 2013

AN exhibition of work by York’s adult learners will be on display at York Explore Library from tomorrow until Sunday.

St Peter’s School pupils attend radiation protection conference

Pupils from St Peter’s School in York at the radiation conference which was held in Harrogate

8:38am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Pupils from St Peter’s School in York attended a one-day conference in Harrogate on radiation protection.

Bags of fun for children from a York playgroup

Bags of fun for children from a York playgroup

8:30am Thursday 23rd May 2013

Children from a York playgroup visited a city shopping centre to collect bags of goodies.

York student to help victims of Aids

8:15am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A SCHOOLGIRL is fundraising for a trip from York’s Manor CE Academy to Malawi to work with Aids victims.

Young novelist offered place at US academy

8:11am Thursday 23rd May 2013

A STUDENT from East Yorkshire who published her first novel at the age of 15 has been offered a place at an American arts academy.

Artists showcase their talent

University of York students Lydia Jesudason, left, and Joanna Sterngold with the sculptures by Peter Donohoe at the Norman Rea Gallery

11:01am Wednesday 22nd May 2013

A new exhibition at the Norman Rea Gallery at the University of York focuses on the work of two local artists, bringing together sculptural works and detailed pen and ink drawings.

Children urged to get into reading

8:00am Monday 20th May 2013

A PROJECT designed to ensure all children and young people in York receive a library card is being launched to encourage them and their families to get into the reading habit.

Artistic grandmother nominated for adult learner’s award

Rosemary Dorins with her artwork

8:10am Monday 20th May 2013

AN artistic grandmother from York has been nominated for an adult learner’s award.

Scheme encourages students to donate unwanted items to charity

7:53am Monday 20th May 2013

YORK’S universities have teamed up with City of York Council and the British Heart Foundation to launch a scheme to encourage students to donate unwanted items for the charity’s shops.

York pupils take part in Food Revolution day

Sasha Weeks, aged 11, has fun on Food Revolution day at The Mount junior school in York

9:35am Saturday 18th May 2013

CHILDREN in York took part in a “Food Revolution” day organised by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver.

Children take part in junk percussion workshops

Billy Hickling, of Stomp, meets Year 4 and Year 5 pupils at Park Grove School in York

10:03am Thursday 16th May 2013

Billy Hickling, of Stomp, meets Year 4 and Year 5 pupils at Park Grove School in York.

University to host tree training day

8:01am Thursday 16th May 2013

Scientists in York are hoping to attract support from the public to help to look after our trees.

Knit and Natter group nominated for adult learners award

Ladies from the Knit and Natter group at Dringhouses library who have been shortlisted in the York Adult Learners awards. From left, Ann Rush, Marian Hand, Miranda Addy, Janet Atherton and Carolyn Burchill

12:10pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

A COMMUNITY group for people who enjoy a knit and a natter has been nominated for an adult learners award.

York student travels for prize placement

12:08pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

A STUDENT from York is to head to Malawi after winning a travel prize.

Elvington Primary School pupils nominated for Community Pride Award

Staff and pupils sweat it out as they pitch in at Elvington CE School

8:07am Wednesday 15th May 2013

YOUNGSTERS trying to grow fruit and vegetables at a York village primary school have been recognised with a nomination in this year’s Community Pride awards.

More support for children with autism

8:36am Tuesday 14th May 2013

CHILDREN and young people with autism in York are to be given more support towards fulfilling their ambitions through a £75,000 pilot project.

Primary school pupils meet uthor John Boyne

Author John Boyne signs books for pupils at an event at Wigginton Primary School

8:35am Tuesday 14th May 2013

MORE than 200 chldren from three York primary schools received some writing tips from top author John Boyne.

Rowntree School pupils nominated for Community Pride Award

Rowntree School pupils nominated for Community Pride Award

9:22am Saturday 11th May 2013

Four teenage girls who are campaigning to change attitudes to body image on the high street have been nominated for a Community Pride award.

Mark Bramwell nominated for achievement award

Mark Bramwell

9:44am Thursday 9th May 2013

Mark Bramwell, who battled dyslexia and personal tragedy, has been nominated for the most improved and biggest achievement award, for his work on his foundation degree in multimedia technologies at York College.

Adult learners to be recognised at York ceremony

9:21am Thursday 9th May 2013

THE cream of the crop of adult learners will be recognised at a ceremony in York as part of a national week of celebrations.

York school closure decision backed

9:14am Thursday 9th May 2013

A PRIMARY school in York will be shut and a neighbouring school will be expanded after councillors made the decision to close it.

Holocaust survivor visits Barlby High School

Holocaust survivor Iby Knill with pupils of Barlby High School. Back, from left, Matthew Woodall and Denton Snowden. Front from left, Hayley Roberts and Megan Poskitt

10:23am Wednesday 8th May 2013

STUDENTS at Barlby High School have been visited by an inspirational Holocaust survivor.

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Primary Schools (Key Stage 2) Compare schools

Secondary Schools (Key Stage 4) Compare schools

  • Millthorpe School

    Percentage of pupils attaining 5+ GCSEs at A*-C (or equivalent) including English and maths
    • 2009 - 59%
    • 2010 - 64%
    • 2011 - 59%
    • 2012 - 53%

  • Queen Ethelburga's College

    Percentage of pupils attaining 5+ GCSEs at A*-C (or equivalent) including English and maths
    • 2009 - 83%
    • 2010 - 60%
    • 2011 - 76%
    • 2012 - 78%

  • Queen Margaret's School

    Situated in 70 acres of parkland, 6 miles south of York, Queen Margaret's is an independent girls' day and boarding school for 11-18 year-olds. Excellent teaching, superb facilities and varied opportunities for learning are the hallmarks of a QM education. Around 90% of girls are boarders and QM also welcomes day girls from York and the surrounding villages.

    Gender: Mixed

    Key Stage 4 Results 2012

    No. of pupils eligible to take the tests: 49

    Latest results
    • 5 A* - C - 88%%
    • PTS -
    • VA - NP
    • English Bacc - 71%
    Percentage of pupils attaining 5+ GCSEs at A*-C (or equivalent) including English and maths
    • 2009 - 0%
    • 2010 - 0%
    • 2011 - 93%
    • 2012 - 88%

    Address

    • Escrick Park,
      York
      YO19 6EU
    • Tel: 01904 728261

  • St Peter's School (Inc St Olaves and Clifton Pre-Prep)

    Percentage of pupils attaining 5+ GCSEs at A*-C (or equivalent) including English and maths
    • 2009 - 60%
    • 2010 - 32%
    • 2011 - 100%
    • 2012 - 98%

  • Tadcaster Grammar School

    Percentage of pupils attaining 5+ GCSEs at A*-C (or equivalent) including English and maths
    • 2009 - 68%
    • 2010 - 57%
    • 2011 - 77%
    • 2012 - 75%

  • The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga's

    Percentage of pupils attaining 5+ GCSEs at A*-C (or equivalent) including English and maths
    • 2009 - 17%
    • 2010 - 38%
    • 2011 - 21%
    • 2012 - 67%

  • The Mount School

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    The Mount School produces a very special kind of girl: mature, quietly confident girls who are comfortable to be themselves, to think independently and be socially considerate. "One of the key values I took away from the Mount School is the sense of community and giving back." - A past student.

    Gender: Girls

    Key Stage 4 Results 2012

    No. of pupils eligible to take the tests: 44

    Latest results
    • 5 A* - C - 32%%
    • PTS -
    • VA - NP
    • English Bacc - 27%
    Percentage of pupils attaining 5+ GCSEs at A*-C (or equivalent) including English and maths
    • 2009 - 85%
    • 2010 - 92%
    • 2011 - 80%
    • 2012 - 32%

    Address

  • York High School

    Percentage of pupils attaining 5+ GCSEs at A*-C (or equivalent) including English and maths
    • 2009 - 46%
    • 2010 - 57%
    • 2011 - 56%
    • 2012 - 58%

Sixth Forms & Colleges (Key Stage 5) Compare schools

  • Queen Margaret's School

    Situated in 70 acres of parkland, 6 miles south of York, Queen Margaret's is an independent girls' day and boarding school for 11-18 year-olds. Excellent teaching, superb facilities and varied opportunities for learning are the hallmarks of a QM education. Around 90% of girls are boarders and QM also welcomes day girls from York and the surrounding villages.

    Gender: Mixed

    Key Stage 5 Results 20122

    No. of pupils eligible to take the tests: 138

    Percentage of students achieving:
    • At least 1 A - E - 100%
    • 2 or more A - E - 100%
    • 3 or more A - E - 100%
    Average point score per student
    • 2009 - 860.4
    • 2010 - 978.2
    • 2011 - 926.3
    • 2012 - 918.9

    Address

    • Escrick Park,
      York
      YO19 6EU
    • Tel: 01904 728261

  • St Peter's School (Inc St Olaves and Clifton Pre-Prep)

    Average point score per student
    • 2009 - 942.5
    • 2010 - 918.3
    • 2011 - 938.9
    • 2012 - 934

  • Tadcaster Grammar School

    Average point score per student
    • 2009 - 786.6
    • 2010 - 922.3
    • 2011 - 901.4
    • 2012 - 852.9

  • The Faculty of Queen Ethelburga's

    Average point score per student
    • 2009 - 611.8
    • 2010 - 746.6
    • 2011 - 837.3
    • 2012 - 867.7

  • The Mount School

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    The Mount School produces a very special kind of girl: mature, quietly confident girls who are comfortable to be themselves, to think independently and be socially considerate. "One of the key values I took away from the Mount School is the sense of community and giving back." - A past student.

    Gender: Girls

    Key Stage 5 Results 20122

    No. of pupils eligible to take the tests: 80

    Percentage of students achieving:
    • At least 1 A - E - 100%
    • 2 or more A - E - 96%
    • 3 or more A - E - 96%
    Average point score per student
    • 2009 - 1111.9
    • 2010 - 1031.6
    • 2011 - 1023.3
    • 2012 - 984.3

    Address

  • York College

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    Housed in a £60 million building with first-class resources, York College is designed with post-16 students in mind. This, combined with the highest standards for individual student achievement, provides an outstanding environment for teaching and learning.

    The college has state of the art facilities such as the Alan Ayckbourn Theatre, Ashfields restaurant, the Hair & Beauty salon, spa and nail bar, a 3G sports pitch and multi-use games area, engineering and construction workshops, art & design studios and a Learning Centre on three floors equipped with the latest technology.

    It is the largest provider of A Level and vocational programmes in the region, offering over 40 A Level subjects and 80 vocational programmes. The college also offers a range of Higher Education courses for full and part-time study as well as many Adult Learning classes.

    Ranking in the top ten colleges in the country for its impressive A Level achievement, York College’s results have been above the national average for seventeen consecutive years. This year the college celebrated its best ever A Level results, with an overall pass rate of 99.1 per cent.

    Gender: Mixed

    Key Stage 5 Results 20122

    No. of pupils eligible to take the tests: 3680

    Percentage of students achieving:
    • At least 1 A - E - 100%
    • 2 or more A - E - 87%
    • 3 or more A - E - 87%
    Average point score per student
    • 2009 - 708.8
    • 2010 - 734.8
    • 2011 - 701.2
    • 2012 - 660.6

    Address

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