The short version
Average GCSE results. 86% capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.3 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.3
2.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
1.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
43%
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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 173 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 68 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 788
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 15.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Trust
- THE EDUCATION ALLIANCE
- Head
- Mrs Heather Yates (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Pontefract Road, Snaith, Goole, East Yorkshire, DN14 9LB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is The Snaith School a selective school?
No. The Snaith School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend The Snaith School?
The Snaith School currently has 788 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Snaith School take?
The Snaith School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Snaith School?
The Snaith School is in Goole, DN14 9LB, in the East Riding of Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Snaith School have a sixth form?
No, The Snaith School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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