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Bridlington School

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

personMrs Kate Parker-Randall

location_onBridlington, YO16 4QU

language Visit Website phone 1262672593

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,009

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Attainment 8

30.2

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GCSE Rank

#18 in East Riding of Yorkshire

#3,173 of 3,216 nationally

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Bridlington School is a Voluntary controlled school secondary school in Bridlington, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Bridlington School is a voluntary controlled school in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 952 pupils on roll, of whom 53% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 30.2, placing the school #18 in East Riding of Yorkshire and #3,173 of 3,216 nationally. 15.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 5.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 10 A-level subjects. 27.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 10.9% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.32 — 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 Good, and leadership and management Good.

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

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 9 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 17.1 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

30.2

Grade 5+ E&M

15.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)5.8%

Entering EBacc31.00%

EBacc APS2.58

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.96

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19.30%

EBacc APS3.12

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.71

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc7%

EBacc APS2.93

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.79

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS3.51

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc3%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc8%

EBacc APS3.35

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS3.57

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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

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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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

-0.32

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*1.8%

Achieving A*–A10.9%

Achieving A*–B27.3%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered10

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.77

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate95.50%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate71.40%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate85.7%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

19 April 2023

Inspection Report

Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	952	183	19.2%	7.3%	4
2024/25 (Autumn term)	962	144	15.0%	7.8%	5
2023/24 (Summer term)	969	79	8.2%	7.4%	3
2023/24 (Spring term)	969	41	4.2%	7.1%	4
2023/24 (Autumn term)	987	82	8.3%	8.2%	5
2022/23 (Summer term)	982	103	10.5%	6.6%	3
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,009	123	12.2%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,009	70	6.9%	5.9%	4
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,006	83	8.3%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,026	101	9.8%	4.9%	3
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,040	99	9.5%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,065	92	8.6%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,071	27	2.5%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,072	85	7.9%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,011	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,011	56	5.5%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,020	92	9.0%	4.2%	4
2018/19 (Summer term)	966	56	5.8%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	971	43	4.4%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	989	20	2.0%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	964	46	4.8%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	972	62	6.4%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	997	50	5.0%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	957	12	1.3%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	956	18	1.9%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	964	19	2.0%	3.1%	0

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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