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Withernsea High School

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Withernsea High School

Hull Road, Withernsea, HU19 2EQ

Community school
Pupils
731
Ages
11-16
FSM
40.2%
Attainment 8
38.9
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Apr 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
38.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
8.6%
Basics 9-5
24.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
30.1%
EBacc APS
3.41
EBacc 9-5
9.8%
EBacc 9-4
14.6%
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About Withernsea High School

Withernsea High School is a secondary school in Withernsea, East Riding of Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.9. The school has around 731 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Hull Road, Withernsea, HU19 2EQ | More schools in East Riding of Yorkshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Withernsea High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2025 — Requires improvement
  2. Nov 2021 — Good
  3. Nov 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Withernsea High School

What is Withernsea High School's Ofsted rating?
Withernsea High School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are Withernsea High School's latest exam results?
Withernsea High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Withernsea High School located?
Withernsea High School is a secondary school in Withernsea, East Riding of Yorkshire (HU19 2EQ).
How many pupils attend Withernsea High School?
Withernsea High School has around 731 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Withernsea High School with other schools?
View Withernsea High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in East Riding of Yorkshire.