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Withernsea High School
Hull Road, Withernsea, HU19 2EQ, East Riding of Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.3 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
731
Capacity
1,267
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
58%
Summary
Withernsea High School currently requires improvement according to Ofsted, which may be a consideration for parents. The school has a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 38.9, with 46% of students achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, placing it in the top 84% nationally for this metric. However, parent satisfaction is moderate, with 66% recommending the school, indicating room for growth in community engagement and support.
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Last inspected: 29 April 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 38.9 | Bottom 16% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 46% | Bottom 9% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 24% | Bottom 8% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 30% | Bottom 33% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 15% | Bottom 33% UK |
Parent View (77 responses)
★★★★★3.4
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
Good range of subjects
79%
Progress is communicated
79%
My child feels safe
78%
My child makes good progress
78%
My child is happy
74%
School has high expectations
70%
School supports development
68%
Behaviour is good
66%
I'd recommend this school
66%
School responds to concerns
60%
School keeps me informed
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
White Other0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.73245, 0.02373 · HU19 2EQ
School details
Local authorityEast Riding of Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN118075
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.withernseahigh.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Withernsea High School rated by Ofsted?
Withernsea High School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 April 2025.
Is Withernsea High School a good school?
Withernsea High School scores 3.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Withernsea High School?
Based on 77 Ofsted Parent View responses, Withernsea High School receives a satisfaction score of 68% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Withernsea High School in GCSEs?
Withernsea High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.9. 46% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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