Joseph Rowntree School
Voluntary controlled secondary school in York (York).
Location
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Welcome to Joseph Rowntree School and thank you for your interest in The Joseph Rowntree School. We are a successful 11-18 comprehensive school of over 1300 students, with over 200 students in the sixth form.
Our modern buildings and state of the art facilities provide an excellent learning environment and our talented and dedicated team of staff are wholly committed to the school and its students. We offer a broad curriculum which enables students to develop knowledge and skills that lead to important qualifications and the nurturing of talents.
Our extensive range of extra-curricular activities develops skills, interests, relationships and an enjoyment of school life. We are a school community where students are happy, safe and develop into well-rounded individuals.
Integral to our focus on achievement and creativity, is a strong guidance and pastoral care system; this ensures that students are valued and supported well. Our partnership approach to working with parents and carers helps our pastoral teams effectively meet the needs of our young people and we are known for our positive relationships with members of our school community.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
1 activityiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Healthy Eating AwardRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 121711
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- York
- Constituency
- York Outer
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 6 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Ian Atkinson | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Alison Patey Former | Chair of Governors | Elected by parents | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Mann | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Andrew Russell | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Amrit Saroya | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| James Spencer | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Karen Wreglesworth | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Rachel Duffield | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Carol Tear | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Robin Stafford | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| David Hewitt | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2019 |
| Ian Atkinson Former | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Anny Lian Green Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
| Louise Jakobsen Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
| Carla Robbie-Tuxford Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2025 |
| Fatimah Aliyu Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record