The short version
Average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.1 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school has significant spare capacity
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.1
1.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.02
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
17% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 494
- Capacity
- 57%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Head
- Mr Chris Wainman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Tranby Croft, Anlaby, Hull, HU10 7EH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Anne's School and Sixth Form College
Special school · 1.1km away
Kirk Ella St Andrew's Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Springhead Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Anlaby Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Sydney Smith School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School
All-through · Grammar · 1.7km away
Bridgeview School
Special school · 1.9km away
St Thomas More Voluntary Catholic Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Tranby a selective school?
Yes. Tranby has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Tranby?
Tranby currently has 494 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tranby take?
Tranby caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Tranby?
Tranby is in Hull, HU10 7EH, in the East Riding of Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tranby have a sixth form?
Yes, Tranby has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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