The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 87% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2021
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.1
6.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
50%
8.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
61%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.23
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 148 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 70 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 827
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 17.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Head
- Ms S Japp (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Norwood, Beverley, HU17 9EX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBeverley Manor Nursery School
Nursery · Very close
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Beverley
Primary · 561m away
Horton School Beverley
Independent · 701m away
Swinemoor Primary School
Primary · 793m away
Compass Community School Seacole Park
Independent · 893m away
Beverley Minster CE Primary School
Primary · 966m away
St John of Beverley Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Molescroft Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Beverley High School a selective school?
No. Beverley High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Beverley High School's Ofsted rating?
Beverley High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beverley High School?
Beverley High School currently has 827 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beverley High School take?
Beverley High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Beverley High School?
Beverley High School is in Beverley, HU17 9EX, in the East Riding of Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beverley High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Beverley High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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