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Goole Academy

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

personMrs Kirsty Holt

corporate_fareDELTA ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onGoole, DN14 6AN

language Visit Website phone 1405504000

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,113

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Attainment 8

49.9

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GCSE Rank

#3 in East Riding of Yorkshire

#945 of 3,216 nationally

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Goole Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Goole, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.0×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Goole Academy is an academy converter in Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 1,261 pupils on roll, of whom 28% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.9, placing the school #3 in East Riding of Yorkshire and #945 of 3,216 nationally. 53.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 19.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. 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.

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 20.4:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 23.7 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

49.9

Grade 5+ E&M

53.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)19.6%

Entering EBacc28.30%

EBacc APS4.23

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.5

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37.10%

EBacc APS4.04

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.58

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS4.06

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.58

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS4.19

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS3.8

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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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)72%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)74%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

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

Apprenticeships6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

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

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

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

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

21 September 2022

Inspection Report

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05 April 2018

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2022-09-21

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2015-11-10

Schools into Special Measures Visit 5 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2013-12-10

None EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

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

24.4%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

8.6%(109 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 1,261 pupils. During this period, there were 308 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 24.4%, which is above 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)	1,261	308	24.4%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,260	289	22.9%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,161	306	26.4%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,171	276	23.6%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,181	265	22.4%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,118	275	24.6%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,113	218	19.6%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,122	273	24.3%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,081	216	20.0%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,075	248	23.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,074	137	12.8%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	958	98	10.2%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	950	24	2.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	953	92	9.7%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	898	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	898	161	17.9%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	888	156	17.6%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	861	231	26.8%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	856	240	28.0%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	861	295	34.3%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	871	310	35.6%	3.4%	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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 60 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 37 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 34 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 26 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 12 pupils

Physical Disability 11 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 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.

90.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

86.0%Positive

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

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree47%

agree35%

disagree9%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree27%

agree38%

disagree20%

strongly disagree6%

don't know9%

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

strongly agree25%

agree31%

disagree7%

strongly disagree9%

don't know1%

not applicable27%

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

yes15%

no85%

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

strongly agree23%

agree31%

disagree23%

strongly disagree23%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree49%

agree30%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

don't know12%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree45%

agree39%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know10%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree30%

agree38%

disagree21%

strongly disagree7%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree44%

agree48%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

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

strongly agree47%

agree38%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know8%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree29%

agree44%

disagree15%

strongly disagree3%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes84%

no16%

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Outstanding

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Wolfreton School and Sixth Form College

Good

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Woldgate School and Sixth Form College

Good

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Howden School

Requires improvement

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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)

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

South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College

Beverley High School

Longcroft School and Sixth Form College

Wolfreton School and Sixth Form College

Woldgate School and Sixth Form College

Howden School