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Headlands School
Goodgraded 13/10/2021Ages 11–181,047 pupils
Headlands School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Bridlington, within the East Riding of Yorkshire local authority. The school has around 1,047 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 13/10/2021, Headlands School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 41.4 and 45% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Bridlington can view Headlands School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 13/10/2021. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 839.6
Progress 8-0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths36%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelD
A-level grade (point score)D
APS per entry 20.6
Retention36%
Value added
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake36.9%
Free school meals36.9%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language5.1%
England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing89.3%
Attendance89.3%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher13.0
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Bridlington
All schools in Bridlington →Martongate Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.1 miBay Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 miBridlington Nursery SchoolOutstanding · 0.6 miQuay AcademyGood · 1.0 miBurlington Junior SchoolGood · 0.8 miBurlington Infant SchoolGood · 0.8 mi
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