The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.6
1.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
28%
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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
76%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
8%
Employment
Directly into work
10%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 113 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% 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 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 82 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 626
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 22.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Head
- Mr Richard Harrison (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
17 official reports linked on this page, including 16 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
March 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Spring Road, Market Weighton, East Yorkshire, YO43 3JF
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is The Market Weighton School a selective school?
No. The Market Weighton School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Market Weighton School's Ofsted rating?
The Market Weighton School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Market Weighton School?
The Market Weighton School currently has 626 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Market Weighton School take?
The Market Weighton School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Market Weighton School?
The Market Weighton School is in Market Weighton, YO43 3JF, in the East Riding of Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Market Weighton School have a sixth form?
No, The Market Weighton School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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