The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- 36% 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
39.5
4.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
6.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
6%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.72
Band 5Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
9%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 160 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 116 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,047
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 36.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Bone (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
19 official reports linked on this page, including 18 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Sewerby Road, Bridlington, East Yorkshire, YO16 6UR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMartongate Primary School
Primary · Very close
Bay Primary School
Primary · 902m away
Bridlington Nursery School
Nursery · 1.0km away
Burlington Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Burlington Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Quay Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
New Pasture Lane Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Bridlington School
Secondary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Headlands School a selective school?
No. Headlands School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Headlands School's Ofsted rating?
Headlands School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Headlands School?
Headlands School currently has 1,047 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Headlands School take?
Headlands School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Headlands School?
Headlands School is in Bridlington, YO16 6UR, in the East Riding of Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Headlands School have a sixth form?
Yes, Headlands School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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