The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 52.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (112% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
52.5
8.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
56%
14.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
55%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.13
Band 2Source: 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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 343 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 165 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,106
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Trust
- THE EDUCATION ALLIANCE
- Head
- Ms Michaela Blackledge (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
East Dale Road, Melton, North Ferriby, HU14 3HS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College a selective school?
No. South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College's Ofsted rating?
South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College?
South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College currently has 2,106 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College take?
South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College?
South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College is in North Ferriby, HU14 3HS, in the East Riding of Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College have a sixth form?
Yes, South Hunsley 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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