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South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College

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

personMs Michaela Blackledge

corporate_fareTHE EDUCATION ALLIANCE

location_onNorth Ferriby, HU14 3HS

language Visit Website phone 1482631208

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

2,115

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Attainment 8

52.5

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GCSE Rank

#1 in East Riding of Yorkshire

#667 of 3,216 nationally

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South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College is a Academy converter secondary school in North Ferriby, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.0×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College is an academy converter in North Ferriby, East Riding of Yorkshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE EDUCATION ALLIANCE. The school has approximately 2,106 pupils on roll, of whom 12% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.5, placing the school #1 in East Riding of Yorkshire and #667 of 3,216 nationally. 56.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 24.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 27 A-level subjects. 50.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 26.8% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.13 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.0× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 2.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

52.5

Grade 5+ E&M

56.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)24.9%

Entering EBacc55.10%

EBacc APS4.77

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53.60%

EBacc APS4.65

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41%

EBacc APS4.61

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33%

EBacc APS4.7

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.35

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS4.81

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.44

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc45%

EBacc APS4.91

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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

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

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

Apprenticeships6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

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

Apprenticeships5%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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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

+0.13

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

154

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*10.1%

Achieving A*–A26.8%

Achieving A*–B50.5%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate95.5%

A-level subjects offered27

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.08

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

160

Retention rate93.80%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

176

Retention rate97.70%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

154

Retention rate96.8%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

19 March 2024

Inspection Report

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14 May 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-03-19

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

2013-05-14

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2007-11-15

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

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

2.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.7%(36 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 2,106 pupils. During this period, there were 55 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.6%, 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)	2,106	55	2.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	2,096	64	3.1%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	2,099	61	2.9%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	2,106	37	1.8%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	2,107	22	1.0%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	2,111	28	1.3%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	2,115	34	1.6%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	2,114	41	1.9%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	2,107	30	1.4%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	2,108	22	1.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	2,103	30	1.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	2,132	19	0.9%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	2,130	4	0.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	2,142	36	1.7%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	2,178	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	2,178	24	1.1%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	2,168	25	1.2%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	2,144	25	1.2%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	2,156	31	1.4%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	2,164	24	1.1%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	2,136	30	1.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	2,131	17	0.8%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	2,141	8	0.4%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	2,152	13	0.6%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	2,154	14	0.6%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	2,159	6	0.3%	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.

Specific Learning Difficulty 59 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 58 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 42 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 27 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 13 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 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.

74.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

78.0%Positive

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

17.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree21%

agree46%

disagree20%

strongly disagree9%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree28%

agree48%

disagree17%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree21%

agree25%

disagree21%

strongly disagree14%

don't know1%

not applicable18%

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

yes25%

no75%

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

strongly agree17%

agree26%

disagree31%

strongly disagree22%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree34%

agree36%

disagree18%

strongly disagree6%

don't know6%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree28%

agree45%

disagree17%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree24%

agree43%

disagree25%

strongly disagree7%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree40%

agree55%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree42%

agree49%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree29%

agree37%

disagree18%

strongly disagree8%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes67%

no33%

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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

Top Secondary Schools in East Riding of Yorkshire

Beverley High School

Longcroft School and Sixth Form College

Goole Academy

Wolfreton School and Sixth Form College

Woldgate School and Sixth Form College

Howden School