Withernsea High School
Withernsea, HU19 2EQ · East Riding of Yorkshire · secondary school
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18th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 2.0/10 against 532 of them, against 1.3/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 23.6 · 6 | 46% | 0.30 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.38 · 22 | 38% | 0.85 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 37.0 · 9 | 15% | 0.14 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Withernsea High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 24.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 38.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.38 in 2023/24, 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 (2.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 734 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,286. 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 with similar backgrounds? How does the school manage class sizes given the significant difference between current roll and total capacity?
What Ofsted said about Withernsea High School
Overview
The report states that while many pupils enjoy attending school and feel safe, the quality of education is "variable" with recent outcomes "below national outcomes in many areas." Inspectors found that behaviour is inconsistent, with too many pupils ignoring rules, and that support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "inconsistent" across the school.
Strengths
- The school ensures an "ambitious and logically sequenced curriculum" is in place, with some subjects showing good progression.
- Pupils with SEND are "fully included in the life of the school," and those in the enhanced resource provision receive "effective support."
- There is a "wide range of opportunities beyond the academic curriculum," including clubs and an active pupil-led ‘Board for Change’.
- "Effective careers education" helps pupils reach suitable destinations, and attendance rates have improved through a "team effort across the school."
- Staff enjoy working at the school, and leaders consider their "workload and well-being."
Areas to improve
- The school must improve how teaching is adapted to support pupils with SEND so they make better progression through the curriculum.
- Staff need to gain the skills to support the "weakest readers" with a "comprehensive, effective and timely programme of support."
- The curriculum must ensure pupils in key stage 4 learn about the "diversity of beliefs in modern Britain" to promote mutual respect.
- The school should improve how it checks the quality of its work to identify and address weaknesses in education and behaviour.
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 | 36.6 |
| 2024/25 | 38.9 |
| 2025/26 | 37.0 |
| 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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