Quay Academy
Bridlington, YO16 4LB · East Riding of Yorkshire · primary school
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23rd of 111 primary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire we can score, 123 in total — the rest without enough published data. 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 — 8.1/10 against 899 of them, against 6.3/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 76.0 · 80 | 40% | 3.19 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Quay Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Choir, African Drummers, Gardening Club, String Orchestra, Recorders, and Steel pan band. Sports include Gymnastics, Dance, Athletics, Outdoor Adventurous Activities, and Swimming. Arts activities feature Songwriting and the Dance Troupe. Trips visit Honeysuckle Farm, Sewerby Hall, the Zoo, Barley Hall, Burton Agnes Hall, the Yorvik Centre, and Nevill Holt Farm. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 295 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 move from the expected standard to the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help with reading? How are the various music and arts clubs scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about Quay Academy
Overview
Quay Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils thrive in a ‘warm and welcoming’ environment where ‘caring relationships underpin all aspects of school life’. The school is described as a ‘calm place where pupils flourish’, supported by high ambitions for achievement that are successfully realised.
Strengths
- A ‘well-sequenced phonics programme’ ensures pupils quickly learn to blend sounds, with books closely matching known sounds to build ‘confidence and reading fluency’.
- An ‘ambitious curriculum’ is delivered by staff with ‘strong subject knowledge’, particularly in mathematics where practical resources guide understanding.
- ‘Adjustments for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well considered’, ensuring they access the full curriculum and achieve well.
- The school prioritises well-being through activities like meditation, helping pupils ‘manage their emotions and build resilience’.
- Leaders foster a culture where staff are ‘empowered to develop’ and their well-being is a priority, supported by ‘highly dedicated’ governors.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, some activities do not help pupils learn the intended curriculum as well as they could, affecting how well some pupils ‘know and remember key curriculum content’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 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
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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