Joseph Rowntree School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Joseph Rowntree School
Address: Haxby Road, New Earswick
Town/City: York
County: North Yorkshire
Postcode: YO32 4BZ
Telephone Number: 01904 552100
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Voluntary controlled school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr David Hewitt
Capacity: 1328
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1248 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 20.6%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 121711
DfE Number: 816/4508
UKPRN: 10003514
UPRN: 200004758563
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: York (E06000014)
Constituency: York Outer (E14001605)
Electoral Ward: Huntington & New Earswick (E05010324)

Easting & Northing: 461019E, 456164N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 59' 54.78" N 1° 4' 13.85" W
Plus Code: 9C5WXWXH+CQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Ian Atkinson - Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 August 2026.
  • Mr Ian Atkinson - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 14 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 October 2028.
  • Rachel Duffield - Governor. Appointed on 20 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 December 2027.
  • David Hewitt - Governor. Appointed on 29 April 2019 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Louise Jakobsen - Governor. Appointed on 26 April 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 July 2026.
  • Anny Lian Green - Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 August 2026.
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