Is Hornsea School and Language College a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 3 February 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard, two at Needs attention and one at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 15th of 18 secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Hornsea School and Language College's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Hornsea School and Language College averaged an Attainment 8 score of 43 (England: 46.2). 36.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Hornsea School and Language College?

Applications for Year 7 places at Hornsea School and Language College starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Hornsea School and Language College

Eastgate, Hornsea, HU18 1DW

Local ranking15th of 18 secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1449

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 3 February 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 3 February 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 43.0 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 36.8% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 60.6% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 231

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 88.0%
Continued in education: 80.0%
Apprenticeships: 5.0%
Employment: 4.0%
Not sustained: 8.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 87.0%
Higher education: 48.0%
Apprenticeships: 7.0%
Employment: 25.0%
Not sustained: 7.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Avg A-Level Grade

31.6

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

29.6

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 6.3% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 32.8
16-18 Cohort: 138

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1257
Boys: 610 (48%)
Girls: 648 (52%)
Capacity: 1449 (87% full)
SEND: 11.6%
FSM Eligible: 24.1%
EAL: 1.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 7.0%
SEN Support: 4.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 82.0
Budget per Pupil: £7,983/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 8.6% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 25.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 95.2%
White Other: 1.6%
Mixed Other: 1.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.6%
Other: 0.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.3%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.3%
Asian Other: 0.2%

95.2%

White British

1.6%

White Other

1.1%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01964532727

office@hslc.co.uk

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Eastgate

Hornsea, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 118082
UKPRN: 10003152
Establishment No.: 4061

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