Open State Secondary Mixed

Joseph Rowntree School

Haxby Road, York, YO32 4BZ
1,270 Pupils
1,328 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
19.30% FSM %
618 Boys
652 Girls
About Joseph Rowntree School

Joseph Rowntree School is a Secondary Local authority maintained schools serving York and the surrounding area in York. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the Yorkshire and the Humber region.

It has 1,270 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,328. Current headteacher: David Hewitt.

Information on Joseph Rowntree School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority York
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District York
Parliamentary Constituency York Outer
Ward Huntington & New Earswick
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10003514
URN 121711
Data Last Updated 03-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Alison Patey Chair of Governors 16/10/2025 15/10/2029 Elected by parents
Fatimah Aliyu Governor 04/05/2022 03/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ian Atkinson Governor 14/10/2024 13/10/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Rachel Duffield Governor 20/12/2023 19/12/2027 Elected by parents
David Hewitt Governor 29/04/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Louise Jakobsen Governor 26/04/2023 25/04/2027 Elected by parents
Anny Lian Green Governor 09/10/2024 08/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Steve Mann Governor 13/07/2022 12/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Robert Powell Governor 12/10/2022 15/09/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Carla Robbie-Tuxford Governor 13/06/2022 06/11/2025 Elected by parents
Amrit Saroya Governor 09/07/2025 08/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
James Spencer Governor 07/07/2025 06/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Joseph Rowntree School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in York, York.
Joseph Rowntree School has 1,270 pupils, with a capacity of 1,328.
Joseph Rowntree School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Joseph Rowntree School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Joseph Rowntree School is Mr David Hewitt.
Joseph Rowntree School is at Haxby Road, New Earswick, York, YO32 4BZ, in the York local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Joseph Rowntree School: Has a sixth form.
Joseph Rowntree School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr David Hewitt
Haxby Road, New Earswick, York, YO32 4BZ
Location
Quick Summary
URN 121711
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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