SchoolScoresHeadlands School
Community school · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Sewerby Road, Bridlington, YO16 6UR
01262 676198 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 19 May 2026 , published 6 July 2026.
In short: 4 expected, 3 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Post-16 provisionSixth form or other study after 16. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
174 pupils in this year group.
36% — 7 points below the East Riding of Yorkshire average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | East Riding of Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36% | 43% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 39.6 | 44.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.3 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
160 pupils in this year group.
93% — about the same as the East Riding of Yorkshire average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | East Riding of Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 93% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 11% | 24% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 20% | 23% | 13% |
| Further education college | 51% | 34% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6% | 3% |
| Work | 8% | 4% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 92% | 93% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
8 A level students in this year group.
Only 8 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
| Measure | This school | East Riding of Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | D | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 0% | 20% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 6% | 43% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 20.6 | 32.6 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
5 subjects, 16 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Business Studies:Single, Government and Politics, Art and Design (Photography), History, Art and Design (Fine Art).
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
57 students in this year group.
89% — 7 points above the East Riding of Yorkshire average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | East Riding of Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 89% | 82% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 10% | 7% |
| Work | 26% | 29% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 93% | 89% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
69 students in this year group.
64% — 12 points above the East Riding of Yorkshire average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | East Riding of Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 64% | 52% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 10% | 13% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 74% | 64% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in East Riding of Yorkshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 202 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 223 |
| Of those, offered a place | 202 (91%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 260 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 60 places. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | East Riding of Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 18 state secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire. Higher than 71% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 36.5% | 24.4%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 18 state secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire. Higher than 93% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 6.2% | 5.0%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 18 state secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire. Higher than 43% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.7% | 11.8%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 18 state secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire. Higher than 24% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.3% | 5.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 17th lowest of 18 state secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire. Lower than 24% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 10.0% | 8.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 17th lowest of 18 state secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire. Lower than 13% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 32.8% | 23.6%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 12th lowest of 18 state secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire. Lower than 28% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 26.3 | 21.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 14th lowest of 18 state secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire. Lower than 21% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.3% | 7.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded9 pupils | 0.86% | 0.33% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 18th highest of 18 state secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire. Higher than 4% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 13.3 | 16.8 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 15th highest of 18 state secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire. Higher than 4% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.9 | 10.6 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 5th highest of 18 state secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire. Higher than 50% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 13.3% | 10.5%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Bridlington School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 15% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Headlands School's Ofsted rating?
Headlands School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 19 May 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 4 expected, 3 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Headlands School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 36% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 10 points below the England average of 45%.
Is Headlands School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 223 families put Headlands School as their first choice for 202 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 202 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 118085.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.