Ampleforth College vs Ryedale School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 7.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ampleforth College
York · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
397 students
Ryedale School
York · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
698 students
| Measure | Ampleforth College York, Yorkshire and the Humber | Ryedale School York, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #327 of 366 | #53 of 366 |
| National rank | #3757 of 4,090 | #801 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 397 | 698 |
| Pupils on roll | 397 | 698 |
| Free school meals | – | 16.6% |
| Capacity filled | 66.2% | 96.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 16.4 | 51.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 48.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 73% |
| EBacc average points | 1.09 | 4.78 |
| A level points per entry | 37.1 | – |
| town | York | York |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | – | ryedale-rlt.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ryedale School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.7 vs 16.2).
- •Ryedale School is the larger school with 698 students compared with 397.
- •Ampleforth College is a independent school while Ryedale School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ampleforth College better than Ryedale School?
On the Success Index (England), Ryedale School ranks higher (74.7 vs 16.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ampleforth College and Ryedale School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between York and York in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ampleforth College: 397. Ryedale School: 698. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ampleforth College and Ryedale School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ampleforth College is 327th of 366 and Ryedale School is 53rd of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).