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Alumni

We love to hear from our ex-students to find out what they have been doing since they left school – their careers, achievements and their tips for success. Below you can see profiles of just some of our alumni who attended York High School over the years.

Take a look and be inspired by their journeys! Just click on the person’s name and it will take you to their story.

If you would like to contact any of them to find out more or get some advice, please speak to Mrs Callan, Careers Lead.

Share your story

To share your career pathway memories and advice for the next generation of York High students, please click here to fill out our online Alumni form – we’d love to hear from you!

Lauren Wardell

Emergency Medical Dispatcher 999 Call Handler

Name: Lauren Wardell Profession: Emergency Medical Dispatcher 999 Call Handler Attended York High School: 2007-2011...

Jack Goad

Assistant Manager

Name: Jack Goad Profession: Assistant Manager Attended York High School: 2014-2019 Post-16 attended: York College...

George Wilson

Workshop Technician

Name: George Wilson Profession: Workshop Technician Attended York High School: 2013-2018 Post-16 attended: York College...

Charlie Arrowsmith

Registered Children’s Nurse

Name: Charlie Arrowsmith Profession: Registered Children’s Nurse Attended York High School: 2011-2016 Post-16 attended: Selby...

Charlotte Gadd-Henderson

Name: Charlotte Gadd-Henderson Profession: I’m looking at getting a weekend job at the Designer Outlet...

Connor Spark

Ambulance Support Worker

Name: Connor Spark Profession: Ambulance Support Worker Attended York High School: 2016-2021 Post-16 attended: York...

Rebecca Noble

Primary School Teacher

Name: Rebecca Noble Profession: Primary School Teacher Attended York High School: 2007-2011 Post-16 attended: York...

Neal Macdonald

Trainee Solicitor

Name: Neal Macdonald Profession: Trainee Solicitor Attended York High School: 2010-2015 Post-16 attended: York College...

Georgia Linsey-Bessent

Assistant Dressmaker and Designer

Name: Georgia Linsey-Bessent Profession: Assistant Dressmaker and Designer Attended York High School: 2016-2021 Post-16 attended:...

Mollie Piercy

Sports Therapist

Name: Mollie Piercy Profession: Sports Therapist Attended York High School: 2013-2018 Post-16 attended: York College...

Jessica Chappell

Estate Agent

Name: Jessica Chappell Profession: Estate Agent Attended York High School: 2012-2017 Post-16 attended: N/A University...

Megan Wilson

Paralegal

Name: Megan Wilson Profession: Paralegal Attended York High School: 2011-2016 Post-16 attended: York College University...

Ella Bayley

Customer and Product Management Executive

Name: Ella Bayley Profession: Customer and Product Management Executive Attended York High School: 2011-2016 Post-16...

Regan Gothard

Vehicle Technician

Name: Regan Gothard Profession: Vehicle Technician Attended York High School: 2010-2015 Post-16 attended: Apprenticeship University...

Jasmine Fox

QA Test Analyst

Name: Jasmine Fox Profession: QA Test Analyst Attended York High School: 2005-2010 Post-16 attended: York...

Chloe Richardson

Nursery practitioner

Name: Chloe Richardson Profession: Nursery practitioner Attended York High School: 2008-2013 Post-16 attended: York College/Leicester...

Sinead Carruthers

Hairdressing salon owner

Name: Sinead Carruthers Profession: Hairdressing salon owner Attended York High School: 2005-2010 Post-16 attended: York...

Nathan Stephenson

Travel Trade and Community Engagement Executive

Name: Nathan Stephenson Profession: Travel Trade and Community Engagement Executive Attended York High School: 2005-2010...

Jenna Strain

Director of Student Welfare and Girls PE Lead

Name: Jenna Strain Profession: Director of Student Welfare and Girls PE Lead Attended York High...

Ash Grey

Duty Manager

Name: Ash Grey Profession: Duty Manager Attended York High School: 2017-2022 Post-16 attended: N/A University...

Ryan Smith

Actor

Name: Ryan Smith Profession: Actor Attended York High School: 2017-2022 Post-16 attended: York College University...

CJ

Subcontractor and Martial Arts Instructor

Name: CJ Profession: Sub-contractor for Centrica and Martial Arts Instructor Attended York High School: 2016-2021...

Amelia Headley

Office Administrator

Name: Amelia Headley Profession: Office Administrator Attended York High School: 2015-2020 Post-16 attended: York College...

Vicky Milbourn

Civil Servant

Name: Vicky Milbourn Profession: Civil Servant working in the countryside stewardship at Rural Payments Agency...

Thomas Smith

Groundskeeper

Name: Thomas Smith Profession: Groundskeeper at North of England Clay Target Centre Attended York High School: 2013...

Leonie James

Animal Park Manager

Name: Leonie James Profession: Animal Park Manager Attended York High School: 2011 – 2016 Post-16...

Katie Harrison

Teaching Assistant

Name: Katie Harrison Profession: Teaching Assistant Attended York High School: 2013 – 2018 Post-16 attended: I attended...

James Walker

Deskside IT Specialist

Name: James Walker Profession: Deskside IT Specialist Attended York High School: 1998 – 2000 Post-16...

Ellie Hufton

Physiotherapy student

Name: Ellie Hufton Profession: Physiotherapy student Attended York High School: 2015 – 2020 Post-16 attended:...

Adam Cook

University Student, CPF Regional Ambassador

Name: Adam Cook Profession: University Student, CPF Regional Ambassador, Yorkshire and Humber Attended York High School: 2007 –...

Matthew MacGregor

Senior Account Manager

Name: Matthew MacGregor Profession: Senior Account Manager Attended York High School: 1995 – 2000 Post-16...

Matthew Chapman

Business Improvement District CEO

Name: Matthew Chapman Profession: Business Improvement District CEO Attended York High School: 1995 – 2000...

Elle Thoroughgood

Nurse

Name: Elle Thoroughgood Profession: Nurse Attended York High School: 2012 – 2016 Post-16 attended: York...

Beckie Greig

Dry cleaning mobile manager

Name: Beckie Greig Profession: Dry cleaning mobile manager Attended York High School: 1998-2002 Post-16 attended: Princes Trust courses and E2E...

Aaron Ridsdel

Hotel Manager

Name: Aaron Ridsdel Profession: Hotel Manager Attended York High School: 2013-2018 Post-16 attended: York College – Travel and...

Beth Johnson

PE Teacher

Name: Beth Johnson Profession: PE Teacher Attended York High School: 2009 – 2014 Post-16 attended: York...

Joe Fillingham

Civil Servant – Assistant Director

Name: Joe Fillingham Profession: Civil Servant – Assistant Director Attended York High School: 2005 – 2010...

Amanda Paul

Physics student, data science intern

Name: Amanda Paul Profession: Physics student, data science intern Attended York High School: 2013 –...

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