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Huntcliff School

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

personMr Adam Edwards

corporate_fareHUNTCLIFF ACADEMY TRUST

location_onGainsborough, DN21 4NN

language Visit Website phone 1652648276

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Ofsted

Serious Weaknesses

Inspected 2022

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Students

531

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Progress 8

-0.64

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GCSE Rank

#14 in North Lincolnshire

#3,500 of 4,676 nationally

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Huntcliff School is a Academy converter secondary school in Gainsborough, serving ages 11-16. Pupils make below-average progress (Progress 8: -0.64).

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School Summary

Huntcliff School is an academy converter in Gainsborough, North Lincolnshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of HUNTCLIFF ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 531 pupils on roll.

In 2024, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 34.1, placing the school #14 in North Lincolnshire and #3,500 of 4,676 nationally. Progress 8 was -0.64 — below-average pupil progress.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Serious Weaknesses. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Inadequate, personal development Requires improvement, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

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

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 19.4%.

In the 2023/24 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 0.0 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)

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.64

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

34.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc4.60%

EBacc APS2.79

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.36

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

35.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc2%

EBacc APS2.90

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.59

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

38.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc8%

EBacc APS3.33

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.62

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS3.09

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.08

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS3.52

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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.

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships10%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

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

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships8%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

30 April 2024

Inspection Report

27 February 2024

Inspection Report

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04 May 2023

Inspection Report

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26 April 2022

Inspection Report

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12 February 2019

Inspection Report

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23 November 2016

Inspection Report

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03 June 2015

Inspection Report

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15 January 2013

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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19 March 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2022-04-26

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Inadequate

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Inadequate

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2019-02-12

S5 Inspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2016-11-23

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-06-03

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

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.1% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 pupils)

Spring term 2024

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.106% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2024, this school served a headcount of 443 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.1%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2023/24 (Spring term)	443	0	0.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	441	0	0.0%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	522	40	7.7%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	531	37	7.0%	6.4%	3
2022/23 (Autumn term)	543	42	7.7%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	562	94	16.7%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	569	135	23.7%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	573	126	22.0%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	593	41	6.9%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	601	9	1.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	608	47	7.7%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	665	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	665	33	5.0%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	679	38	5.6%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	618	25	4.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	610	38	6.2%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	613	19	3.1%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	535	24	4.5%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	532	13	2.4%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	529	13	2.5%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	522	4	0.8%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	511	14	2.7%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	501	9	1.8%	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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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.

52.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

67.0%Positive

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

22.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree4%

agree19%

disagree35%

strongly disagree30%

don't know13%

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

strongly agree2%

agree18%

disagree35%

strongly disagree42%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree14%

agree23%

disagree24%

strongly disagree21%

don't know5%

not applicable12%

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

yes32%

no68%

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

strongly agree21%

agree24%

disagree12%

strongly disagree38%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree8%

agree31%

disagree31%

strongly disagree17%

don't know12%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree12%

agree41%

disagree24%

strongly disagree17%

don't know6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree9%

agree42%

disagree20%

strongly disagree25%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree10%

agree48%

disagree23%

strongly disagree6%

don't know13%

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

strongly agree15%

agree58%

disagree11%

strongly disagree5%

don't know12%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree6%

agree26%

disagree27%

strongly disagree23%

don't know18%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes30%

no70%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

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)

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

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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South Axholme Academy

The Vale Academy

St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Sir John Nelthorpe School

Winterton Community Academy

Outwood Academy Brumby