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Headlands School
Sewerby Road, Bridlington, East Yorkshire, YO16 6UR, East Riding of Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
25.2 / 100
Bottom 25%
Better than 25% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,047
Capacity
1,482
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
71%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 82% of schools nationally, this secondary school demonstrates a solid academic foundation. While 53% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities is relatively low at 10%. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment with a decent rate of university progression at 64%, making it a viable option for parents considering secondary education.
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Last inspected: 13 October 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 39.5 | Bottom 19% 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%. | 53% | Bottom 20% 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%. | 36% | Bottom 29% 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%. | 6% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 2% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 10% | Below avg |
Based on 69 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.2%
White Other2.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Black African0.7%
Mixed Other0.6%
Asian Indian0.6%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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54.09900, -0.18355 · YO16 6UR
School details
Local authorityEast Riding of Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN118085
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.headlandsschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Headlands School rated by Ofsted?
Headlands School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 October 2021.
Is Headlands School a good school?
Headlands School scores 25.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 25% 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 Headlands School in GCSEs?
Headlands School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.5. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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