The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.7
0.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
2.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
53%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.10
Band 3Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 237 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 153 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,856
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 25.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Trust
- THE CONSORTIUM ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr William Nixon (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
September 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
November 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Location
Tranby House, Heads Lane, Hessle, East Yorkshire, HU13 0JQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBridgeview School
Special school · 539m away
St Anne's School and Sixth Form College
Special school · 1.2km away
All Saints Church of England Infant Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
All Saints Church of England Junior Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Tranby
Independent · 1.7km away
Sydney Smith School
Secondary · 2.5km away
Tilbury Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
St Thomas More Voluntary Catholic Academy
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School a selective school?
No. Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School?
Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School currently has 1,856 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School take?
Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School?
Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School is in Hessle, HU13 0JQ, in the East Riding of Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School have a sixth form?
Yes, Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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