Is Beverley Grammar School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 20 January 2026 under its report-card framework and graded four areas at Expected standard and three at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 4th of 18 secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Beverley Grammar School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Beverley Grammar School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 52.6 (England: 46.2). 59.3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Beverley Grammar School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Beverley Grammar School 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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Beverley Grammar School

Queensgate, Beverley, HU17 8NF

Local ranking4th of 18 secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

920

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Boys

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 20 January 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 20 January 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

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

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

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 52.6 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 59.3% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 80.7% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 135

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 98.0%
Continued in education: 89.0%
Apprenticeships: 6.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 1.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 94.0%
Higher education: 68.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 21.0%
Not sustained: 3.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

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

C+

Avg A-Level Grade

32.4

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

30.8

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 17.1% nat17.5%
16-18 Cohort: 85

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 802
Boys: 829 (100%)
Capacity: 920 (90% full)
SEND: 16.6%
FSM Eligible: 19.5%
EAL: 4.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 6.0%
SEN Support: 10.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 48.3
Budget per Pupil: £8,057/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

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

Overall Absence Rate: 7.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 19.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 91.6%
White Other: 2.6%
Mixed Other: 2.0%
Other: 0.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.8%
Asian Other: 0.6%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.4%

91.6%

White British

2.6%

White Other

2.0%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01482881531

admin@beverleygrammar.co.uk

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Queensgate

Beverley, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 136995
UKPRN: 10034618
Establishment No.: 4625
Trust: BEVERLEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL

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