Bridlington School
- Secondary
- Bridlington YO16 4QU
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| Previous inspection | Satisfactory |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Bridlington School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in East Riding of Yorkshire County, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1009 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to Bridlington School.
Where passion for learning is ignited
Our aim is to “hand on the torch of life” by providing a well-rounded education that allows all students to achieve their full potential and go out into the world as successful citizens.
At Bridlington School we are a family where teamwork is at the core of all we do.
We pride ourselves on celebrating student success and achievements during their 7 years with us from Year 7 to Year 13. Students leave us at the end of the sixth form (at age 18) and go onto excellent universities, higher level apprenticeships, and employment.
Our vision is to ensure that our students can cope and contribute positively to an ever-changing world. We encourage students to forge strong cultural connections that will stay with them beyond their school years.
Our mission is to ignite a passion for, and a commitment to learning. We strive to help all our students to be the absolute best version of themselves.
We offer a broad curriculum of academic and vocational courses that embrace the use of the latest technology in lessons to help bring learning to life. We invest heavily in our extra-curricular activities to motivate students to become active members of the community, preparing them for the future.
Our History
The school was formed from Bridlington School (a grammar school founded on the site 20 September 1899, although founded in 1447 by King Henry VI) on Bessingby Road. The school had around 550 boys in the 1950s and 1960s with a boarding school.
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Where passion for learning is ignited
Our aim is to “hand on the torch of life” by providing a well-rounded education that allows all students to achieve their full potential and go out into the world as successful citizens.
At Bridlington School we are a family where teamwork is at the core of all we do.
We pride ourselves on celebrating student success and achievements during their 7 years with us from Year 7 to Year 13. Students leave us at the end of the sixth form (at age 18) and go onto excellent universities, higher level apprenticeships, and employment.
Our vision is to ensure that our students can cope and contribute positively to an ever-changing world. We encourage students to forge strong cultural connections that will stay with them beyond their school years.
Our mission is to ignite a passion for, and a commitment to learning. We strive to help all our students to be the absolute best version of themselves.
We offer a broad curriculum of academic and vocational courses that embrace the use of the latest technology in lessons to help bring learning to life. We invest heavily in our extra-curricular activities to motivate students to become active members of the community, preparing them for the future.
Our History
The school was formed from Bridlington School (a grammar school founded on the site 20 September 1899, although founded in 1447 by King Henry VI) on Bessingby Road. The school had around 550 boys in the 1950s and 1960s with a boarding school.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
A- 0
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B
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.3 | 13.3 | 16.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.79 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 33.4% | 32.7% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 49.52% | 45.2% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 14% | 22.68% | 24.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 11.64% | 12.93% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 15.88% | 17.08% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.51 | 3.23 | 2.96 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 95.52% | 90.41% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 161 | 153 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 88.76% | 86.28% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 31.29% | 34.06% |
| School sixth forms | 37% | 26.48% | 30.68% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 16.38% | 10.44% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 14.67% | 11.12% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 4.19% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.43% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% 7 | 30.33% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 10 | 47.29% | 43.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 8% | 21.42% | 25.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 9.71% | 11.41% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 6% | 14.42% | 16.42% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.35 | 3.13 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 96.83% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 138 | 148 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 88.78% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 33.44% | 33.38% |
| School sixth forms | 36% | 27.06% | 31.08% |
| Sixth form colleges | 9% | 14.39% | 8.48% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 13.78% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 5.89% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.11% | 2.77% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% 2 | 30.87% | 29.12% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 2 | 45.78% | 42.55% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 21.09% | 24.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.35% | 11.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 14.74% | 15.92% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.57 | 3.01 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 84.41% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 129 | 149 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 76.18% | 73.89% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 44% | 27.29% | 28.38% |
| School sixth forms | 31% | 28.76% | 31.43% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 11.29% | 9.11% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.29% | 5.91% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 5.65% | 2.97% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.06% | 2.07% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.71 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 28.26% | 29.45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 42.84% | 43.01% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 10% | 16.79% | 25.18% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 10.05% | 14.63% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 4% | 11.05% | 16.18% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 82.87% | 85.18% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 145 | 151 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 49.07% | 58.14% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 41% | 37.27% | 30.59% |
| School sixth forms | 34% | 26.53% | 32.04% |
| Sixth form colleges | 12% | 5.27% | 9.01% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.4% | 5.68% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 6.67% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.67% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.63 | 34.92 | 33.36 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.04 | 35.18 | 32.43 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.1% | 16.13% | 17.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 12 | 130 | 249 |
| Students staying in education | 50% | 66.14% | 60.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 0% | 5.93% | 4.98% |
| Students entering employment | 33% | 17.29% | 17.76% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 0% | 7.07% | 10.71% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.65 9 | 29.15 | 29.34 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 17.41 3 | 30.52 | 28.6 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.7% | 12.94% | 12.99% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 42 | 132 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 74% | 61.46% | 57.23% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 8.69% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 17.46% | 21.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 2% | 8.23% | 8.81% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.07 4 | 27.43 | 28.97 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 20.42 | 28.31 | 28.76 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 10.71% | 13.27% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 20.38% | 31.71% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.46% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 11.15% | 15.82% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.83 | 26.83 | 26.71 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 27.37 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 12.46% | 12.59% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 5 | 26.09% | 36.45% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.55% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 16% | 20.08% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.09% | 4.25% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 30th Oct 2023 - 3rd Nov 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 25th Dec 2023 - 8th Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 12th Feb 2024 - 16th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 25th Mar 2024 - 5th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 28th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2024 - 30th Aug 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2023 - 29th Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 4th Nov 2023 - 24th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 9th Jan 2024 - 11th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 17th Feb 2024 - 24th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 6th Apr 2024 - 27th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 22nd Jul 2024 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bridlington School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
