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Longcroft School and Sixth Form College

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr David Perry

location_onBeverley, HU17 7EJ

language Visit Website phone 1482862171

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

752

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Attainment 8

49.6

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GCSE Rank

#4 in East Riding of Yorkshire

#985 of 3,216 nationally

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Longcroft School and Sixth Form College is a Community school secondary school in Beverley, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Longcroft School and Sixth Form College is a community school in Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 728 pupils on roll, of whom 22% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.6, placing the school #4 in East Riding of Yorkshire and #985 of 3,216 nationally. 54.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 22.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 18 A-level subjects. 40.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 18.1% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.25 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Requires improvement, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

49.6

Grade 5+ E&M

54.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)22.2%

Entering EBacc45.80%

EBacc APS4.49

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29.20%

EBacc APS3.98

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS4.11

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29%

EBacc APS4.38

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.5

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS3.75

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS3.79

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.25

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*6.9%

Achieving A*–A18.1%

Achieving A*–B40.3%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate80.6%

A-level subjects offered18

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.03

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate93.00%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate76.00%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate90.3%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

08 November 2023

Inspection Report

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22 June 2021

Inspection Report

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26 February 2021

Inspection Report

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14 January 2020

Inspection Report

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11 October 2017

Inspection Report

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13 March 2013

Inspection Report

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18 December 2012

Inspection Report

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18 April 2012

Inspection Report

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11 March 2009

Inspection Report

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18 October 2007

Inspection Report

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28 September 2005

Inspection Report

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08 December 2003

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-11-08

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Good

2020-01-14

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2017-10-11

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2013-03-13

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

3.7%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.7%(20 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 728 pupils. During this period, there were 27 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.7%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	728	27	3.7%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	740	45	6.1%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	724	39	5.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	735	32	4.4%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	735	29	3.9%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	746	41	5.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	752	41	5.5%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	749	30	4.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	800	29	3.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	798	33	4.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	808	19	2.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	933	41	4.4%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	937	9	1.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	936	24	2.6%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	999	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	999	58	5.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,005	63	6.3%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,070	39	3.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,085	81	7.5%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,080	81	7.5%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,130	99	8.8%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,150	120	10.4%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,170	143	12.2%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,152	83	7.2%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,153	56	4.9%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,169	40	3.4%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 29 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 28 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 23 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 13 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 9 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

81.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

75.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

9.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree36%

agree36%

disagree18%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree21%

agree42%

disagree18%

strongly disagree3%

don't know15%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree24%

agree12%

disagree18%

strongly disagree12%

don't know3%

not applicable30%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree45%

agree45%

disagree6%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree36%

agree55%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree33%

agree48%

disagree12%

don't know6%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree24%

agree55%

disagree12%

strongly disagree3%

don't know6%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree27%

agree64%

don't know9%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree27%

agree45%

disagree24%

strongly disagree3%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes76%

no24%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College

Beverley High School

Goole Academy

Wolfreton School and Sixth Form College

Woldgate School and Sixth Form College

Howden School