Headlands School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Sewerby Road Bridlington East Yorkshire YO16 6UR |
| Phone | 01262676198 |
| Reference Number | 118085 |
Headlands School has shown significant improvement since its last inspection, achieving a 'Good' rating in all assessed areas. The school creates a positive and nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and supported. The curriculum is well-planned, allowing students, including those with special educational needs, to access meaningful learning opportunities. Notably, the school has successfully implemented programs to assist students in catching up following the disruptions caused by COVID-19.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1047 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.81%
Girls: 49.19% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 99 | 103 | 202 |
| 8 | 106 | 92 | 198 |
| 9 | 86 | 113 | 199 |
| 10 | 113 | 82 | 195 |
| 11 | 87 | 93 | 180 |
| 12 | 33 | 24 | 57 |
| 13 | 8 | 8 | 16 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.2% |
| White, Other | 2.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| African | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Oct 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2021 | School inspection: |
| 03 Feb 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 Nov 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Jan 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Oct 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Dec 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Feb 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Mar 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Oct 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 04 May 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Oct 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jun 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Mar 2009 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Nov 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Jul 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a calm and welcoming atmosphere.
- The PSHE curriculum effectively addresses personal and social issues.
- High expectations are set for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Strong career guidance and independent advice are provided.
- Governors have a good understanding of school strengths and support its community.
Areas for Improvement
- Communication with some parents lacks clarity and detail.
- Inconsistency in assessment practices across sixth form subjects.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 35.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 47.7% |
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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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 21.14 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | D | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | SUPP | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 27 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 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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Martongate Primary School
Martongate, Martongate Primary School, Bridlington, YO16 6YD |
0.12 miles |
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Bay Primary School
St Alban Road, Bridlington, YO16 7SZ |
0.56 miles |
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Bridlington Nursery School
Butts Close, Bridlington, YO16 7BS |
0.62 miles |
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Burlington Junior School
Marton Road, Bridlington, YO16 7AQ |
0.83 miles |
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Burlington Infant School
Marton Road, Bridlington, East Yorkshire, YO16 7AQ |
0.83 miles |
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Quay Academy
Oxford Street, Bridlington, YO16 4LB |
1.03 miles |
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New Pasture Lane Primary School
Burstall Hill, Bridlington, YO16 7NR |
1.29 miles |
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Our Lady and St Peter Catholic Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy
George Street, Bridlington, YO15 3PS |
1.62 miles |
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Hilderthorpe Primary School
Shaftesbury Road, Bridlington, YO15 3PP |
1.86 miles |
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Bempton Primary School
37 School Lane, Bempton, Bridlington, YO15 1JA |
2.32 miles |
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Flamborough CofE (VC) Primary School
Carter Lane, Flamborough, Bridlington, YO15 1LW |
2.6 miles |
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Boynton Primary School
Boynton, Bridlington, YO16 4XQ |
3 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Bridlington School
Bessingby Road, Bridlington, YO16 4QU |
1.5 miles |