Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 29 Jan 2013
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 151277.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 3 | 46.8 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 0% | 67.8% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 0% | 47.9% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 0% | 12.7% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 0% | 63.1% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 29 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 316 |
| Girls | 91 |
| Boys | 225 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 40.5% |
| First language not English | 4.1% |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 0 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 316 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 8 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 3 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 39.4 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 65.21 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 71.9 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 10.5% | 15.2% | 12.9% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 30.1% | 36.6% | 34.7% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 4.7% | 9.7% | 6.9% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 0.6% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 0.6% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0% |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Bedale Church of England Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Nov 2018. | |
| 0.3 mi | Secondary | Bedale High School | Community school | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jul 2026. |
Mowbray Academy is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 29 Jan 2013.
Mowbray Academy has 316 pupils aged 2 to 16.
At Mowbray Academy, there were 8 pupils per teacher in 2025/26.
In 2025/26, pupils at Mowbray Academy missed 10.5% of sessions (England 12.9%), and 30.1% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 34.7%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.