Open Other Secondary Mixed

York High School

Cornlands Road, York, YO24 3WZ
Part of: EXCEL LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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York High School
York, YO24 3WZ
748 Pupils
991 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
38.90% FSM %
374 Boys
374 Girls
About York High School

York High School is a mixed-gender Academies located in York, York, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 748 pupils on roll. School capacity: 991. Current headteacher: Gavin Kumar.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority York
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District York
Parliamentary Constituency York Central
Ward Westfield
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor EXCEL LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-05-2018
UKPRN 10065516
URN 144652
Data Last Updated 18-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Andy Pope Chair of Local Governing Body 02/09/2024 30/04/2026 Elected by school staff
ELT Clerk Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2017 — N/A
Clare Besant Local Governor 01/07/2024 30/06/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Sally Gordon Local Governor 19/07/2023 18/07/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Gavin Kumar Local Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Richard Lavell Local Governor 08/07/2021 07/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Carl Law Local Governor 09/06/2025 08/06/2029 Appointed by trustees
Andy Pope Local Governor 01/05/2022 30/04/2026 Elected by school staff
Val Roddis Local Governor 13/06/2023 12/06/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Ian Savage Local Governor 02/03/2023 01/03/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Councillor Andrew Waller Local Governor 01/05/2022 30/04/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Inspire Academy
0.05 km • York
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Westfield Primary Community School
0.65 km • York
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Hob Moor Community Primary Academy
0.67 km • York
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Hob Moor Oaks Academy
0.67 km • York
Other
Acomb Primary School
1.09 km • York
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Woodthorpe Primary School
1.34 km • York
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Frequently Asked Questions
York High School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in York, York.
York High School has 748 pupils, with a capacity of 991.
York High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at York High School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at York High School is Mr Gavin Kumar.
York High School is at Cornlands Road, York, YO24 3WZ, in the York local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at York High School: Does not have a sixth form.
York High School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Gavin Kumar
Cornlands Road, York, YO24 3WZ
01904806600
www.yorkhighschool.co.uk
Location
YO24 3WZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 144652
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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