The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 38.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.9
4.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
24%
17.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
30%
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 142 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 99 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 731
- Capacity
- 58%
- FSM
- 40.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Head
- Mr Mark Crofts (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
14 official reports linked on this page, including 13 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
November 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Hull Road, Withernsea, HU19 2EQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Withernsea High School a selective school?
No. Withernsea High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Withernsea High School's Ofsted rating?
Withernsea High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Withernsea High School?
Withernsea High School currently has 731 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Withernsea High School take?
Withernsea High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Withernsea High School?
Withernsea High School is in Withernsea, HU19 2EQ, in the East Riding of Yorkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Withernsea High School have a sixth form?
No, Withernsea High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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