Beverley Grammar School
Beverley, HU17 8NF · East Riding of Yorkshire · secondary school
Check the area around this school
6th of 18 secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.4/10 against 884 of them, against 7.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 21 | 35% | 0.74 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 59.3 · 80 | 30% | 2.41 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.13 · 59 | 25% | 1.48 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 52.6 · 79 | 10% | 0.79 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Beverley Grammar School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.13 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2 out of 10 among them, against 6.0 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the DofE, attend Sports Day, and are scheduled for a trip to Kenya in 2027.
Getting in
The published school roll is 829 pupils against a stated capacity of 920. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores relative to the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8 above the national median? How does the DofE programme integrate with the curriculum for different year groups?
What Ofsted said about Beverley Grammar School
Overview
Beverley Grammar School is described as a "warm and welcoming place" where pupils feel safe and enjoy coming to school. The report highlights a "highly inclusive environment" with strong attendance and behaviour, though it notes that teaching consistency and sixth-form progress require further attention.
Strengths
- Attendance is high, particularly for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), who attend significantly more than their national peers.
- Pupils’ behaviour is "highly positive," with students being "polite, respectful and supportive of each other" and bullying dealt with swiftly.
- The school fosters a "highly inclusive environment," with a "highly effective ‘learning zone’" providing personalised support for SEND pupils.
- Personal development is "very well-organised," helping pupils develop "confidence, ambition, resilience and empathy" through a broad curriculum and extra-curricular activities.
- Leaders have an "accurate view of the school's strengths and areas for improvement" and staff feel well supported.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum is taught consistently well so that "highly effective teaching is embedded across all subjects and year groups."
- Leaders should ensure sixth-form students consistently achieve well and make progress in line with or above national peers, as current progress is variable.
- Leaders should ensure disadvantaged pupils continue to close the attainment gap with their peers within the school.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50.3 |
| 2024/25 | 46.2 |
| 2025/26 | 52.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
Saved schools live on this device only — no account, no tracking. Visit the school's website
Loading full school details…
Similar schools nearby
Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.
Every school within 2.5 miles of HU17 8NF, with results, demand and deadlines — area report →
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT