Filey Academy
Filey, YO14 0HG · North Yorkshire · secondary school
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26th of 41 secondary schools in North Yorkshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.1/10 against 744 of them, against 4.0/10 nationally. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 47.8 · 58 | 46% | 2.65 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.27 · 30 | 38% | 1.14 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 38.9 · 15 | 15% | 0.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Filey Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 35.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 in 2023/24 was -0.27, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 461 pupils against a stated capacity of 855. 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 close the gap between their current Attainment 8 score and the national median? What specific strategies are in place to improve Progress 8 scores for students from similar backgrounds? How does the school manage class sizes given the significant difference between current roll and total capacity?
What Ofsted said about Filey Academy
Overview
Filey School is a new academy that has “undergone significant change in recent years” and “accelerated the pace of improvement.” While pupils now achieve better outcomes in several subjects and bullying has reduced, the report states that the school’s high expectations are “not consistently realised” across all areas. Leaders acknowledge there is “more to do to ensure that these improvements are embedded” to provide a high-quality educational experience for all pupils.
Strengths
- The curriculum has been “thoughtfully made” with clear expectations, ensuring adjustments for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “do not lower ambitions for them.”
- Support for struggling readers is “improving,” with specialist staff leading extra sessions that are “beginning to have a positive impact” on reading across all ages.
- Incidents of bullying and discriminatory language have “reduced significantly,” and pupils contribute constructively through charity work and leadership opportunities.
- Staff manage workload effectively, and those involved at all levels are “highly committed to making the school the best it can be for pupils.”
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is “not consistently well implemented,” as teaching sometimes moves on before pupils have fully understood new knowledge, hindering retention.
- Rates of persistent absence remain “too high,” and strategies to improve attendance are “not focused sharply enough” on specific barriers faced by pupils.
- Behaviour management systems are “not as effective as they might be,” with persistent incidents of poor behaviour and suspensions disrupting learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 39.1 |
| 2024/25 | 35.7 |
| 2025/26 | 38.9 |
| 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
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