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Huntcliff School
Goodgraded 14/06/2023Ages 11–16535 pupils
Huntcliff School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Saltburn By the Sea, within the Redcar and Cleveland local authority. The school has around 535 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 14/06/2023, Huntcliff School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 48.4 and 53% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Saltburn By the Sea can view Huntcliff 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 14/06/2023. 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 849.3
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths57%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake33.5%
Free school meals33.5%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language0.6%
England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.4%
Attendance90.4%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.2
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Saltburn By the Sea
All schools in Saltburn By the Sea →Saltburn Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miSkelton Primary SchoolGood · 1.2 miSt Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 1.4 miKilton Thorpe Specialist AcademyOutstanding · 1.4 miLockwood Primary SchoolGood · 2.5 miErrington Primary SchoolGood · 1.7 mi
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