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Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

1,896

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Attainment 8

44.7

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GCSE Rank

#11 in East Riding of Yorkshire

#1,792 of 3,216 nationally

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Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School is a Academy converter secondary school in Hessle, serving ages 3-19. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.3×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School is an academy converter in Hessle, East Riding of Yorkshire, admitting pupils aged 3-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE CONSORTIUM ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,856 pupils on roll, of whom 27% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.7, placing the school #11 in East Riding of Yorkshire and #1,792 of 3,216 nationally. 39.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 14.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

In 2025, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 1% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #63 of 18 primaries in East Riding of Yorkshire and #10,940 of 3,216 nationally.

The sixth form offers 23 A-level subjects. 41.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 14.9% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.1 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.3× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.1 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

44.7

Grade 5+ E&M

39.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)14.9%

Entering EBacc53.20%

EBacc APS4.04

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.6

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc58.30%

EBacc APS3.96

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc57%

EBacc APS3.97

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc54%

EBacc APS4.39

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS4.05

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS4.06

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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

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

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

Apprenticeships7%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

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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

+0.1

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.5%

Achieving A*–A14.9%

Achieving A*–B41.1%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate97.4%

A-level subjects offered23

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.07

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate97.80%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate91.20%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate96.4%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

53%

LA 57%

Reading67% LA 72%

Writing69% LA 68%

Maths64% LA 70%

Read SS

103

Maths SS

100

GPS SS

102

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

51%

LA 59%England 61%

Reading66% LA 75% · Eng 74%

Writing59% LA 70% · Eng 72%

Maths73% LA 73% · Eng 73%

Read SS

103

Maths SS

104

GPS SS

104

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

43%

LA 57%England 60%

Reading57% LA 73% · Eng 73%

Writing63% LA 70% · Eng 71%

Maths47% LA 71% · Eng 73%

Read SS

101

Maths SS

100

GPS SS

101

Progress (0 = national avg)

-3.5

Read

LA -0.5

-5.0 to -1.9

-1.8

Write

LA -0.8

-3.2 to -0.3

-4.5

Maths

LA -0.9

-5.9 to -3.1

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

83%

LA 64%England 65%

Reading97% LA 72% · Eng 73%

Writing90% LA 77% · Eng 78%

Maths93% LA 78% · Eng 79%

Read SS

111

Maths SS

109

GPS SS

112

Progress (0 = national avg)

6.2

Read

LA -0.3

4.6 to 7.8

2.6

Write

LA -0.4

1.1 to 4.1

3.8

Maths

LA -0.7

2.5 to 5.2

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

57%

LA 64%

Reading71% LA 76%

Writing75% LA 79%

Maths68% LA 75%

Read SS

106

Maths SS

103

GPS SS

108

Progress (0 = national avg)

0.2

Read

LA -0.4

-1.4 to 1.8

1.3

Write

LA -0.3

-0.3 to 2.9

-1.7

Maths

LA -0.6

-3.1 to -0.3

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

30 April 2024

Inspection Report

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12 September 2018

Inspection Report

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10 December 2014

Inspection Report

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17 June 2013

Inspection Report

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11 April 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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22 November 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2018-09-12

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2014-12-10

None Legacy

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

4.1%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.4%(45 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 1,856 pupils. During this period, there were 76 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.1%, 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)	1,856	76	4.1%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,868	75	4.0%	7.8%	3
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,886	91	4.8%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,884	72	3.8%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,880	96	5.1%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,910	89	4.7%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,896	102	5.4%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,885	73	3.9%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,823	45	2.5%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,816	39	2.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,813	35	1.9%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,745	42	2.4%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,748	2	0.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,730	51	2.9%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,677	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,677	42	2.5%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,665	58	3.5%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,607	29	1.8%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,617	27	1.7%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,597	25	1.6%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,499	14	0.9%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,487	13	0.9%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,455	21	1.4%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,570	17	1.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,567	22	1.4%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,574	23	1.5%	3.1%	3

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 69 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 50 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 50 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 41 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 38 pupils

Physical Disability 11 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 10 pupils

Visual Impairment 8 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 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.

87.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

91.0%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 agree37%

agree47%

disagree11%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree28%

agree45%

disagree21%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree21%

agree21%

disagree13%

strongly disagree7%

don't know11%

not applicable28%

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

yes18%

no82%

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

strongly agree27%

agree28%

disagree19%

strongly disagree20%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree47%

agree40%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree43%

agree45%

disagree6%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree34%

agree47%

disagree15%

strongly disagree3%

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

strongly agree41%

agree50%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree33%

agree57%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree34%

agree44%

disagree14%

strongly disagree5%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes86%

no14%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

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.

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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