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Hornsea School and Language College
Eastgate, Hornsea, HU18 1DW, East Riding of Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.9 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,257
Capacity
1,449
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a solid GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.5, this secondary school demonstrates a commitment to academic achievement. Notably, 64% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, with 50% entering the EBacc, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, only 12% progress to top-third universities, suggesting there may be room for improvement in preparing students for competitive higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 14 October 2010Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 44.5 | Bottom 43% 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%. | 64% | Bottom 47% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 47% 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%. | 50% | Top 38% 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%. | 28% | Top 38% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 64% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 12% | Average |
Based on 84 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.0%
White Other1.6%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Location
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53.91388, -0.17402 · HU18 1DW
School details
Local authorityEast Riding of Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN118082
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.hslc.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Hornsea School and Language College rated by Ofsted?
Hornsea School and Language College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 October 2010.
Is Hornsea School and Language College a good school?
Hornsea School and Language College scores 42.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Hornsea School and Language College in GCSEs?
Hornsea School and Language College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.5. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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