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Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School
Tranby House, Heads Lane, Hessle, East Yorkshire, HU13 0JQ, East Riding of Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.5 / 100
Top 30%
Better than 71% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,856
Capacity
2,005
Ages
3–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.7, placing it in the top 56% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 94% recommending the school, though the percentage of students achieving the higher standard in KS2 is low at just 1%. Overall, it provides a supportive environment for students aged 3-19, with a significant percentage progressing to university.
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Last inspected: 12 September 2018Older 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. | 44.7 | Bottom 44% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 43% 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%. | 39% | Bottom 38% 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%. | 53% | Top 34% 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%. | 30% | Top 34% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 53% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 1% | No UK data |
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%. | 58% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 15% | Average |
Based on 48 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (216 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
My child is happy
97%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
Behaviour is good
95%
I'd recommend this school
94%
School has high expectations
93%
School supports development
91%
Progress is communicated
89%
School keeps me informed
87%
School responds to concerns
25%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.4%
White Other5.4%
Other2.0%
Mixed Other1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Black African0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.72526, -0.45266 · HU13 0JQ
School details
Local authorityEast Riding of Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN137306
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.thehessleacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 September 2018.
Is Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School a good school?
Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School scores 70.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 30% 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 Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School?
Based on 216 Ofsted Parent View responses, Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School in GCSEs?
Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.7. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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