The Market Weighton School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Spring Road Market Weighton East Yorkshire YO43 3JF |
| Phone | 01430873450 |
| Reference Number | 118076 |
The Market Weighton School has shown significant improvement, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected areas after previously requiring improvement. The school is characterized by a caring environment where pupils are happy and feel safe. Leaders have made it a priority to provide an ambitious curriculum, and the vast majority of pupils respond positively to high expectations, showing good behaviour and respect for one another. A strong personal development programme and effective support for pupils with special educational needs further contribute to the school’s positive atmosphere.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 626 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.72%
Girls: 47.28% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 64 | 67 | 131 |
| 8 | 83 | 61 | 144 |
| 9 | 66 | 47 | 113 |
| 10 | 75 | 73 | 148 |
| 11 | 42 | 48 | 90 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 90.1% |
| White, Other | 3.8% |
| Unclassified | 2.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 Sep 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Sep 2022 | School inspection: |
| 24 Jun 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Dec 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Sep 2017 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 May 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 06 May 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Jun 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Sep 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 05 Jul 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Mar 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Oct 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Jun 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 Mar 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Dedicated leadership focused on enhancing pupil prospects
- Ambitious and broadly stimulating curriculum
- Expert teachers providing tailored support
- Strong emphasis on reading and literacy development
- Comprehensive personal development programme
- Effective safeguarding arrangements and community integration
Areas for Improvement
- In some foundation subjects, curriculum planning lacks clarity on essential knowledge for retention
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 60% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 27 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 15 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy
Sancton Road, Market Weighton, York, North Yorkshire, YO43 3DB |
0.56 miles |
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Mount Pleasant Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Princess Road, Market Weighton, York, North Yorkshire, YO43 3BY |
0.61 miles |
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Market Weighton Infant School
Princess Road, Market Weighton, North Yorkshire, YO43 3EY |
0.67 miles |
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Newbald Primary School
Beverley Road, North Newbald, York, YO43 4SQ |
3.62 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Becklands School
Unit 18, Becklands Park Industrial Estate, York Road, Market Weighton, East Yorkshire, YO43 3GA |
0.88 miles |