Is Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 1 May 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 14th of 18 secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 45.5 (England: 46.2). 50.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

What are Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 53% of pupils at Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary 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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Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School

Tranby House, Heads Lane, Hessle, HU13 0JQ

Local ranking14th of 18 secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

All-through

Phase

2005

Capacity

3-19

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 1 May 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 45.5 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 50.9% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 68.1% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 232

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 91.0%
Continued in education: 81.0%
Apprenticeships: 7.0%
Employment: 4.0%
Not sustained: 7.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 90.0%
Higher education: 61.0%
Apprenticeships: 9.0%
Employment: 18.0%
Not sustained: 6.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

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

C+

Avg A-Level Grade

32.3

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

34.6

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 11.4% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 28.2
16-18 Cohort: 162

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1856
Boys: 918 (51%)
Girls: 894 (49%)
Capacity: 2005 (90% full)
SEND: 16.8%
FSM Eligible: 26.8%
EAL: 7.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.0%
SEN Support: 12.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 100.3
Budget per Pupil: £6,096/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

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

Overall Absence Rate: 7.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 20.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: All-through
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 88.5%
White Other: 5.5%
Other: 2.0%
Mixed Other: 1.1%
Asian Other: 0.4%
Black African: 0.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.4%
Asian Indian: 0.4%

88.5%

White British

5.5%

White Other

2.0%

Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01482648604

office@hessleacademy.com

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Tranby House

Hessle, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 137306
UKPRN: 10034539
Establishment No.: 4053
Trust: THE CONSORTIUM ACADEMY TRUST

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