Educating Yorkshire

Educating Yorkshire (2013- )

RunningDocumentary show

Twelve years ago the nation fell in love with the Bafta and Emmy award winning series, Educating Yorkshire.  Millions tuned in every week to watch the students and staff of Thornhill Community Academy in Dewsbury, revealing the unvarnished highs and lows of life in a 21st Century secondary school. Most famously watching Year 11 student Musharaf, with the help of his inspirational English teacher Mr Burton, triumph in miraculous fashion over his stammer. 

Building on the legacy of Educating Yorkshire, but in a wholly new reinvention of the brand, Thornhill is opening its doors to cameras once more to tell the stories of modern Britain through the eyes of one brilliant school. And there are a lot of new stories to tell. Things have changed in the past decade, for the school and for the country. 

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Scheduleevery Sunday at 20:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S02E08Episode 8oct. 19, 2025
S02E07Episode 7oct. 12, 2025
S02E06Episode 6oct. 5, 2025
S02E05Episode 5sept. 28, 2025
S02E04Episode 4sept. 21, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

Educating Yorkshire premiere?

The premiere of Educating Yorkshire aired on September 5, 2013.

Who produced Educating Yorkshire?

Educating Yorkshire was produced by Twofour Broadcast.

What is the genre of Educating Yorkshire?

Educating Yorkshire is a documentary series.

How many episodes are in Educating Yorkshire?

Educating Yorkshire has a total of 8 episodes.

What is the show about?

Educating Yorkshire follows the daily lives of students and teachers at a school in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire.

Who is the headteacher at Thornhill Academy in Educating Yorkshire?

Jonny Mitchell is the headteacher at Thornhill Academy in Educating Yorkshire.

What is the age range of the students featured in Educating Yorkshire?

The students featured in Educating Yorkshire are between the ages of 11 and 16.

Has Educating Yorkshire won any awards?

Yes, Educating Yorkshire won the BAFTA Television Award for Best Documentary Series in 2014.

Who are some of the teachers featured in Educating Yorkshire?

Some of the teachers featured in Educating Yorkshire include Mr. Burton, Mr. Steer, and Mr. Hennessy.

What is the most popular episode of Educating Yorkshire?

The most popular episode of Educating Yorkshire is Episode 2, which aired on September 12, 2013.

Was Educating Yorkshire filmed in a real school?

Yes, Educating Yorkshire was filmed at a real school in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire.

How long is each episode of Educating Yorkshire?

Each episode of Educating Yorkshire has a runtime of approximately 60 minutes.

What was the inspiration behind Educating Yorkshire?

Educating Yorkshire is part of a larger series, Educating, which aims to provide an insight into the challenges faced by students and staff in modern education.

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