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Withernsea High School

East Riding of Yorkshire·Secondary·Yorkshire and The Humber·Community school·HU19 2EQ
URN: 118075Not judgedOfsted published 9 Jun 2025
CompareDfE profile
37.0
Attainment 8
England avg 47.6 · 2025/2026 (provisional)
-0.38
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [-0.60, -0.16]
23.6%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2025/2026 (provisional)
2.9%
7+ Eng & Maths
Grade 7+ in both · 2025/2026 (provisional)

GCSE results 2026: every East Riding of Yorkshire school ranked · how England did

Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.

What the data says

Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.

Academic outcomes
Developing academic outcomes

Attainment 8 of 37.0 is significantly below the national average. Progress 8 and pupil context may still indicate positive value-added.

37.0
Attainment 8
24%
5+ Eng & Maths
2025/2026
Academic year
Pupil progress
Below-average progress

Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.

-0.38
Progress 8
[-0.60, -0.16]
Confidence interval
Getting a place
Admissions realism: not yet assessed

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What to do next

Starting school in September 2027

  • Secondary (Year 7): apply by 31 October 2026; offers on 1 March 2027.

National dates for England. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another council.

Performance over time

Attainment 8 over time

Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25 or 2025/26)

Historical results

YearPupilsAtt8P85+ E&M7+ E&MEBacc %EBacc APS
2025/2026 (provisional)14037.0—23.6%2.9%——
2024/202512338.9—24.4%—30.1%3.4
2023/202416736.6-0.3826.3%—29.3%3.2
2022/202314242.2-0.0536.6%—21.1%3.5
2021/202212843.9-0.13——19.0%3.6

EBacc figures stop at 2024/2025: the DfE no longer publishes them from 2025/2026.

Nearby and similar schools

Other secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire for local comparison.

East Riding of Yorkshire hub
Beverley Grammar School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 52.6Progress 8 +0.13
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Goole Academy
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 49.7Progress 8 +0.50
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Beverley High School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 48.6Progress 8 +0.14
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School information

URN118075
Local authorityEast Riding of Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and The Humber
PhaseSecondary
TypeCommunity school
Gender of entryMixed
Age range11-16
HeadteacherHeadteacher Mark Crofts
Trust—
AdmissionsNon-selective
Religious characterDoes not apply
PostcodeHU19 2EQ
Pupils731
FSM eligible40.2%

Contact and identifiers

Hull Road, Withernsea, HU19 2EQ

http://www.withernseahigh.org.uk1964613133
DfE number4054
UKPRN10007560
Opened—
GIAS updated5 Feb 2026

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated5 Feb 2026
Latest KS4 year2025/2026
Latest KS2 year—
Ofsted published9 Jun 2025

Latest Ofsted inspection

Not judged
Quality of educationRequires improvement
Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
Personal developmentRequires improvement
Leadership and managementRequires improvement
SafeguardingEffective
Inspection typeS5 Inspection
Category of concern—
Inspection date29 Apr 2025
Publication date9 Jun 2025
View Ofsted report