The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.6
5.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
55%
13.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
46%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.25
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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 164 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 56 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 728
- Capacity
- 46%
- FSM
- 21.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Head
- Mr David Perry (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
April 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Burton Road, Beverley, HU17 7EJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMolescroft Primary School
Primary · 432m away
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Beverley
Primary · 694m away
Beverley Manor Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Beverley High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Beverley Minster CE Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Swinemoor Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Horton School Beverley
Independent · 1.9km away
Beverley Grammar School
Secondary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Longcroft School and Sixth Form College a selective school?
No. Longcroft School and Sixth Form College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Longcroft School and Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
Longcroft School and Sixth Form College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Longcroft School and Sixth Form College?
Longcroft School and Sixth Form College currently has 728 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Longcroft School and Sixth Form College take?
Longcroft School and Sixth Form College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Longcroft School and Sixth Form College?
Longcroft School and Sixth Form College is in Beverley, HU17 7EJ, in the East Riding of Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Longcroft School and Sixth Form College have a sixth form?
Yes, Longcroft School and Sixth Form College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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