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Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School

Tranby House, Heads Lane, Hessle, HU13 0JQ

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Pupils
1,856
Ages
3-19
FSM
25.8%
Attainment 8
44.6
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2018

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
67.0%
Writing
69.0%
Maths
64.0%
RWM Combined
53.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.3%
Basics 9-5
39.0%

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
53.2%
EBacc APS
4.03
EBacc 9-5
16.5%
EBacc 9-4
29.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
32.30
A*-A Grades
14.9%
A*-B Grades
41.1%
AAB+ %
11.4%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 85 students entered

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About Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School

Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School is a secondary school in Hessle, East Riding of Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.6. The school has around 1,856 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Tranby House, Hessle, HU13 0JQ | More schools in East Riding of Yorkshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2024 — School remains Good
  2. Sept 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School

What is Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What are Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School's latest exam results?
Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School located?
Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School is a secondary school in Hessle, East Riding of Yorkshire (HU13 0JQ).
How many pupils attend Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School?
Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School has around 1,856 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School with other schools?
View Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary 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.