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Bridlington School
Bessingby Road, Bridlington, YO16 4QU, East Riding of Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
10.0 / 100
Bottom 10%
Better than 10% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
952
Capacity
1,249
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates a commitment to quality education, although its GCSE results indicate room for improvement, particularly with only 28% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school's GCSE Attainment 8 score of 30.2 places it in the top 99% nationally, suggesting that those who do achieve are performing exceptionally well. However, the low percentage of students progressing to top-third universities (18%) may be a consideration for parents seeking strong university pathways for their children.
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Last inspected: 19 April 2023Quality 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. | 30.2 | Bottom 1% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 0% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 1% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 45 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.3%
White Other9.8%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Indian0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black African0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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54.08510, -0.21190 · YO16 4QU
School details
Local authorityEast Riding of Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN118111
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.bridlingtonschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Bridlington School rated by Ofsted?
Bridlington School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 April 2023.
Is Bridlington School a good school?
Bridlington School scores 10.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 10% 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 Bridlington School in GCSEs?
Bridlington School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 30.2. 28% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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