The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 30.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 52% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
30.2
13.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
15%
26.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
31%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.32
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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 180 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 23 days per year on average — over a month of school.
37% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 112 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 952
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 52.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Kate Parker-Randall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
15 official reports linked on this page, including 14 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
June 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2005 | Monitoring Visit
Inspection
July 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
February 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Bessingby Road, Bridlington, YO16 4QU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady and St Peter Catholic Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 616m away
Hilderthorpe Primary School
Primary · 933m away
Quay Academy
Primary · 938m away
New Pasture Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Bridlington Nursery School
Nursery · 1.4km away
Burlington Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Burlington Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Bay Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bridlington School a selective school?
No. Bridlington School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bridlington School's Ofsted rating?
Bridlington School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bridlington School?
Bridlington School currently has 952 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bridlington School take?
Bridlington School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bridlington School?
Bridlington School is in Bridlington, YO16 4QU, in the East Riding of Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bridlington School have a sixth form?
Yes, Bridlington School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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