The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 76% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 56% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
76%
+14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% 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, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 312
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 55.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Trust
- THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Caroline Broadhead (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Oxford Street, Bridlington, YO16 4LB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBridlington Nursery School
Nursery · 750m away
Bay Primary School
Primary · 860m away
Bridlington School
Secondary · 938m away
Our Lady and St Peter Catholic Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 957m away
Burlington Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Burlington Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Hilderthorpe Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Martongate Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Quay Academy's Ofsted rating?
Quay Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Quay Academy?
Quay Academy currently has 312 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Quay Academy take?
Quay Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Quay Academy?
Quay Academy is in Bridlington, YO16 4LB, in the East Riding of Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Quay Academy have a sixth form?
No, Quay Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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