South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College

Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form

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East Dale Road, Melton, North Ferriby, HU14 3HS

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OfstedGoodInspected 19 March 2024
Grade 5 or above in English and maths56%England 45% · 2024/25
1st highest of 18 state secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire.
Higher than 76% of 3,259 state secondary schools in England.
Pupils2,085Room for 1,877 Pupil numbers in January of each year: 2,156 in 2019, 2,130 in 2021, 2,108 in 2022, 2,115 in 2023, 2,106 in 2024, 2,106 in 2025, 2,085 in 2026. Across England, secondary state school pupil numbers were up 10% from 2019 to 2025.
First-choice applications per place1.0343 for 340 places, September 2026
6th highest of 18 state secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire.
Higher than 63% of 3,219 state secondary schools in England.

Ofsted inspection

Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 19 March 2024.

This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.

AreaGrade
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership and managementGood
Sixth formOutstanding
SafeguardingEffective

Read the full Ofsted reports for this school

Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.

What parents say

468 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.

East Riding of Yorkshire comparisons use the 6 of its 18 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 12 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.

StatementThis schoolEast Riding of YorkshireEngland
My child is happy at this school
Joint 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Riding of Yorkshire.
Higher than 27% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
74% 78% 88%
My child feels safe at this school
Joint 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Riding of Yorkshire.
Higher than 28% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
78% 82% 90%
The school makes sure pupils are well behaved
4th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Riding of Yorkshire.
Higher than 28% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
67% 71% 84%
Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 205 parents whose child had been bullied
4th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Riding of Yorkshire.
Higher than 22% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
39% 54% 50%
Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 385 parents who had raised a concern
5th highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Riding of Yorkshire.
Higher than 21% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
56% 65% 76%
I would recommend this school to another parent
4th highest of 6 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Riding of Yorkshire.
Higher than 25% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
67%said yes 73% 84%

Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. East Riding of Yorkshire figures pool parents at the East Riding of Yorkshire schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.

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Results

GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25

336 pupils in this year group.

56% — 13 points above the East Riding of Yorkshire average, and 11 points above the England average.

MeasureThis schoolEast Riding of YorkshireEngland
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 56% 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. 52.5 44.9 46.1
EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. 4.8 4.0 4.1
Grade 5 or above in English and maths, over time
40% 50% 60% 70% England 2022/23: 45%England 2023/24: 46%England 2024/25: 45% This school 2022/23: 57%This school 2023/24: 58%This school 2024/25: 56% This school England 45% 2022/23 57% 2023/24 58% 2024/25 56%

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.

343 pupils in this year group.

97% — 3 points above the East Riding of Yorkshire average, and 5 points above the England average.

Where pupils went after Year 11
This school 52%16%19%
England 34%13%37%
MeasureThis schoolEast Riding of YorkshireEngland
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. 97% 94% 92%
School sixth form 52% 24% 34%
Sixth form college 16% 23% 13%
Further education college 19% 34% 37%
Apprenticeship 6% 6% 3%
Work 1% 4% 3%

Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time

2023/242024/25
98%97%

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

172 A level students in this year group.

MeasureThis schoolEast Riding of YorkshireEngland
Average A level grade B- C+ B-
A level exams graded A* or A 27% 20% 26%
A level exams graded A* to B 51% 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. 36.0 32.6 35
Average points per A level entry, over time
30 35 40 England 2022/23: 34.2England 2023/24: 34.4England 2024/25: 35 This school 2022/23: 35.1This school 2023/24: 33.7This school 2024/25: 36.0 This school England 35 2022/23 35.1 2023/24 33.7 2024/25 36.0

A level subjects, 2024/25

27 subjects, 406 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.

SubjectExamsA*A* or AEngland A* or A
Business Studies:Single 55 7% 24% 16%
Mathematics 46 28% 57% 40%
Economics 31 10% 26% 26%
Psychology 26 0% 19% 19%
English Literature 23 4% 17% 23%
Biology 19 11% 32% 27%
Computer Studies / Computing 19 11% 37% 24%
History 19 0% 26% 23%
Physics 18 28% 39% 31%
Sociology 17 6% 12% 20%
Chemistry 16 6% 19% 30%
Geography 14 7% 29% 23%
Design and Technology (Product Design) 13 0% 8% 15%
English Language 12 0% 0% 13%
Physical Education / Sports Studies 10 10% 10% 17%
Government and Politics 9 0% 22% 26%
Spanish 9 0% 0% 34%
German 8 13% 50% 42%
Drama and Theatre Studies 7 0% 0% 19%
Film Studies 7 0% 0% 17%
French 7 14% 14% 38%
Religious Studies 7 0% 0% 22%
Mathematics (Further) 6 67% 83% 59%

Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Media/Film/Tv Studies, Art and Design, Art and Design (Photography), Russian.

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.

197 students in this year group.

90% — 8 points above the East Riding of Yorkshire average, and 11 points above the England average.

MeasureThis schoolEast Riding of YorkshireEngland
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. 90% 82% 79%
Apprenticeship 12% 10% 7%
Work 17% 29% 28%

Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time

2023/242024/25
93%90%

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.

170 students in this year group.

74% — 22 points above the East Riding of Yorkshire average, and 14 points above the England average.

MeasureThis schoolEast Riding of YorkshireEngland
Went on to a degree or other higher education 74% 52% 60%
Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. 22% 13% 19%

Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time

2023/242024/25
71%74%

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 one first-choice application for every place.

Places offered340
Families who put it first343
Of those, offered a place336 (98%)
Families who listed it at all506

First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0

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.

Admissions dates and schools in East Riding of Yorkshire

Pupils, staff and SEND

PupilsThis schoolEast Riding of YorkshireEngland
Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years
18th highest of 18 state secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire.
Higher than 10% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
12.0% 24.4%* 28.9%
With an education, health and care plan
18th highest of 18 state secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire.
Higher than 37% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
2.4% 5.0%* 3.1%
Receiving special educational needs support
16th highest of 18 state secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire.
Higher than 11% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
7.6% 11.8%* 13.4%
English as an additional language
4th highest of 18 state secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire.
Higher than 23% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England.
5.2% 5.1%* 19.2%
Overall absence (sessions missed)
5th lowest of 18 state secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire.
Lower than 78% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England.
6.7% 8.0%* 8.4%
Persistently absent (missed 10% or more)
3rd lowest of 18 state secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire.
Lower than 76% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England.
17.9% 23.6%* 23.4%
Suspensions per 100 pupils
5th lowest of 18 state secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire.
Lower than 74% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England.
7.3 21.3 21.2
Pupils suspended at least once
3rd lowest of 18 state secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire.
Lower than 77% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England.
3.7% 7.4% 7.3%
Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil 0.05% 0.33% 0.23%
Pupils per teacher
Joint 9th highest of 18 state secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire.
Higher than 59% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England.
17.2 16.8 16.7
Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff)
Joint 7th highest of 18 state secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire.
Higher than 49% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England.
11.8 10.6 11.8
Teachers who left during the year
7th highest of 18 state secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire.
Higher than 38% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England.
11.3% 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.

Questions parents ask

What is South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?

South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 March 2024.

How did South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College do in its GCSEs?

In 2024/25, 56% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 11 points above the England average of 45%.

Would parents recommend South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College?

67% of the 468 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.

Is South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College oversubscribed?

For the September 2026 intake, 343 families put South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College as their first choice for 340 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 336 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.

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Page updated 26 September 2026.