The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.2
0.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
2.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
60%
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
81%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
76%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
17%
Based on 121 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
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 69 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 672
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 43%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Trust
- THRIVE CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Ms Vicky Callaghan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Cottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFrederick Holmes School
Special school · 387m away
St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy
Secondary · 614m away
Lift Hall Road
Primary · 720m away
Sidmouth Primary School
Primary · 840m away
St Nicholas Primary School
Primary · 851m away
Life Skills Hub Central
Independent · 869m away
Endsleigh Holy Child VC Academy
Primary · 908m away
Lift Green Way
Primary · 933m away
Questions parents ask
Is Newland School for Girls a selective school?
No. Newland School for Girls is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Newland School for Girls's Ofsted rating?
Newland School for Girls was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Newland School for Girls?
Newland School for Girls currently has 672 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Newland School for Girls take?
Newland School for Girls caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Newland School for Girls?
Newland School for Girls is in Hull, HU6 7RU, in the Kingston upon Hull, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Newland School for Girls have a sixth form?
No, Newland School for Girls does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.