The Market Weighton School
Market Weighton, YO43 3JF · East Riding of Yorkshire · secondary school
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5th 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 — 5.7/10 against 913 of them, against 5.5/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.83 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 49.3 · 61 | 30% | 1.83 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.0 · 50 | 25% | 1.26 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.0 · 50 | 10% | 0.50 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Market Weighton School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected in 2022. In 2024/25, 41.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.0 in 2023/24, meaning pupils performed as well as those nationally starting from the same point. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9 out of 10 among them, against 4.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Kyokushin Karate Club or Tornadoes Trampoline Club, and participate in rugby, football, and cricket. Trips include visits to France, Spain, and Italy, alongside a watersports trip. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 658 pupils against a stated capacity of 750. 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 Attainment 8 score and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve Progress 8 scores for students from similar backgrounds? How does the after-school club integrate with the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about The Market Weighton School
Overview
The Market Weighton School is described as a “caring school” where pupils are “happy to demonstrate” core values such as respect and resilience. Leaders have established an “ambitious curriculum” that supports pupils regardless of their starting points, resulting in a “calm, caring and purposeful” environment. The inspection notes that the school has improved significantly since its previous rating, with staff showing an “outward-looking mindset” to enhance professional development.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad, stimulating and challenging,” with subject leaders arranging concepts in an “appropriate order” to aid understanding.
- Pupils receive “effective tailored support,” particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, who study seamlessly alongside their peers.
- Reading is prioritised through a “methodical strategy” and planned activities designed to “encourage a love of reading.”
- Leaders provide “thorough and targeted careers advice,” including work experience opportunities for Year 10 pupils.
- Governors are “adept at asking probing questions,” ensuring strong oversight and collaboration with external providers to strengthen leadership.
Areas to improve
- In a “small number of foundation subjects,” curriculum planning is “not as clear in all topic areas,” risking pupils not building on prior knowledge. Leaders must specify the “essential knowledge pupils require” for all subjects.
Safeguarding
The report states that “arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with “strong” systems in place where staff are “alert to any potential risks” and pupils have confidence that adults will take their concerns seriously.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 43.1 |
| 2024/25 | 42.6 |
| 2025/26 | 46.0 |
| 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
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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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