Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School
| Type | Other schools / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Tranby House Heads Lane Hessle East Yorkshire HU13 0JQ |
| Phone | 01482648604 |
| Reference Number | 137306 |
Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School maintain their status as a good school, excelling in fostering a positive environment that supports both academic and personal development across a diverse age range. The strong emphasis on pastoral care and the engagement of staff in supporting students contribute to an atmosphere where pupils feel valued and motivated to learn. Although there are challenges in ensuring all students consistently meet high academic expectations, swift actions are being taken by leaders to address these concerns.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1856 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.27%
Girls: 49.73% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 34.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 28 | 57 |
| 2 | 24 | 32 | 56 |
| 3 | 35 | 34 | 69 |
| 4 | 37 | 32 | 69 |
| 5 | 38 | 31 | 69 |
| 6 | 33 | 37 | 70 |
| 7 | 123 | 129 | 252 |
| 8 | 138 | 114 | 252 |
| 9 | 129 | 114 | 243 |
| 10 | 116 | 117 | 233 |
| 11 | 105 | 126 | 231 |
| 12 | 42 | 46 | 88 |
| 13 | 34 | 39 | 73 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.4% |
| White, Other | 5.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| African | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 30 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2024 | School inspection |
| 12 Sep 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Dec 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jun 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 22 Nov 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 23 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Hessle High School | |
| 23 Jun 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Sep 2002 | Full inspection |
| 23 Sep 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils foster a positive learning environment.
- A wide range of extracurricular opportunities enriches the pupil experience.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- A rich and diverse curriculum that engages pupils of all ages.
- Strong emphasis on reading, including phonics and literature.
- Dedicated pastoral support that helps students navigate challenges.
Areas for Improvement
- The curriculum is not always adapted to meet the needs of all pupils.
- Some pupils fall short of meeting high expectations for attitudes towards learning.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 56.3% |
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:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Sample
UnlockPoints
| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 32.43 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 34.57 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 11.4% |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 1% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | ||
| Maths | 100 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.5 | ||
| Writing | -1.8 | ||
| Maths | -4.5 |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
UnlockUnlock Premium
Get percentile rankings, historic result charts, admissions data, and post-GCSE destinations for every school.
£9.99 one-off payment. Lifetime access, no subscription.
Unlock for £9.992025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 32 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 10 | 5 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 176 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 46 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 195 | 87 |
Previous Years
Sample
UnlockDestinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
|
All Saints Church of England Junior Academy
Northolme Road, Hessle, HU13 9JD |
0.93 miles |
|
All Saints Church of England Infant Academy
Northolme Road, Hessle, HU13 9JD |
0.93 miles |
|
St Thomas More Voluntary Catholic Academy
St Thomas More Road, Hull, HU4 7NP |
1.58 miles |
|
Christopher Pickering Primary School
The Compass, 1 Burnham Road, Hull, HU4 7EB |
1.67 miles |
|
Anlaby Primary School
First Lane, Anlaby, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU10 6UE |
1.71 miles |
|
Swanland Primary School
Tranby Lane, Swanland, North Ferriby, HU14 3NE |
1.76 miles |
|
Kirk Ella St Andrew's Community Primary School
West Ella Road, Kirk Ella, Hull, HU10 7QL |
1.77 miles |
|
Rokeby Park Primary School
Gershwin Avenue, Anlaby Park Road North, Kingston-upon-Hull, HU4 7NJ |
1.82 miles |
|
Bridgeview Special School
Pickering Road, Kingston-upon-Hull, HU4 7AD |
1.94 miles |
|
Springhead Primary School
Forty Steps, Anlaby, Hull, HU10 6TW |
1.94 miles |
|
North Ferriby Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Church Road, North Ferriby, HU14 3BZ |
2.08 miles |
|
Acre Heads Primary School
Welbourn Walk, Norland Avenue, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU4 7ST |
2.26 miles |
|
Willerby Carr Lane Primary School
Carr Lane, Willerby, Hull, HU10 6JT |
2.39 miles |
|
Castledyke Primary School
Castledyke West, Barton-upon-Humber, North Lincolnshire, DN18 5AW |
2.63 miles |
|
Eastfield Primary School
791 Anlaby Road, Hull, HU4 6BB |
2.64 miles |
|
Ainthorpe Primary School
Ainthorpe Grove, Willerby Road, Hull, HU5 5EB |
2.66 miles |
|
The Educational Hearing Service for Hearing and Vision
Francis Askew Centre, Hull, HU4 6LQ |
2.73 miles |
|
Francis Askew Primary School
North Road, Hull, HU4 6LQ |
2.73 miles |
|
Barton St Peter's CofE Primary School
Marsh Lane, Barton-upon-Humber, Lincolnshire, DN18 5HB |
2.75 miles |
|
Wold Academy
Wold Road, Hull, HU5 5QG |
2.85 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
St Anne's School and Sixth Form College
Boothferry Road, Hessle, HU13 9AR |
0.76 miles |
|
Tranby
Tranby Croft, Hull, HU10 7EH |
1.05 miles |
|
Ganton School
294 Anlaby Park Road South, Kingston-upon-Hull, HU4 7JB |
1.88 miles |
|
Sirius Academy West
296 Anlaby Park Road South, Hull, HU4 7JB |
1.96 miles |
|
Wolfreton School and Sixth Form College
Well Lane, Willerby, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU10 6HB |
2.37 miles |
|
Baysgarth School
Barrow Road, Barton-upon-Humber, Lincolnshire, DN18 6AE |
3.18 miles |
|
Options Barton
Barrow Road, Barton-upon-Humber, North Lincolnshire, DN18 6DA |
3.24 miles |
|
South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College
East Dale Road, Melton, North Ferriby, HU14 3HS |
3.47 miles |
|
The Boulevard Academy
Massey Close, Kingston-upon-Hull, HU3 3QT |
3.51 miles |
|
Wyke Sixth Form College
Bricknell Avenue, Hull, HU5 4NT |
3.75 miles |
|
Kelvin Hall School
Bricknell Avenue, Hull, HU5 4QH |
3.86 miles |
|
Hymers College
|
3.95 miles |
|
Cottingham High School
Harland Way, Cottingham, East Yorkshire, HU16 5PX |
4.49 miles |
|
Frederick Holmes School
Inglemire Lane, Hull, HU6 8JJ |
4.61 miles |
|
Newland School for Girls
Cottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RU |
4.66 miles |
|
Life Skills Hub Central
322-328 Endike Lane, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU6 8AE |
4.77 miles |
|
Hull Trinity House Academy
Beverley Road, Hull, HU3 1UP |
4.77 miles |
|
Ron Dearing UTC
Kingston Square, Hull, HU2 8BQ |
4.97 miles |