The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.3
5.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
57%
15.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
42%
Source: 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
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 95 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 535
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 30.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Redcar and Cleveland
- Trust
- SPARK EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Miss Lynsey Wilkinson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Marske Mill Lane, Saltburn By the Sea, North Yorkshire, TS12 1HJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSaltburn Primary School
Primary · 335m away
Skelton Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Peter's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Brotton
Primary · 2.3km away
Kilton Thorpe Specialist Academy
Academy · 2.3km away
Freebrough Academy
Secondary · 2.5km away
Errington Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
Invested Education
Independent · 3.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Huntcliff School a selective school?
No. Huntcliff School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Huntcliff School's Ofsted rating?
Huntcliff School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Huntcliff School?
Huntcliff School currently has 535 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Huntcliff School take?
Huntcliff School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Huntcliff School?
Huntcliff School is in Saltburn By the Sea, TS12 1HJ, in the Redcar and Cleveland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Huntcliff School have a sixth form?
No, Huntcliff School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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