Headlands School vs Quay Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Headlands School
Bridlington
Quay Academy
Bridlington
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Community school
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
11–18
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
East Riding of Yorkshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1057
295
Capacity
1482
420
Occupancy
71%
70%
FSM %
38.5%
54.6%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Inadequate
Good
Personal Development
Requires Improvement
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires Improvement
Good
Last Inspected
May 2026
May 2025
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
38.5
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
34.1%
-
KS2 Reading
-
80%
KS2 Maths
-
76%
KS2 Writing
-
76%
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
D
-
Points Per Entry
20.6
-
Best 3 A-Levels
c
-
AAB+ %
-
-
Value Added
Well below average
-
A-Level Students
8
-
Retention
36%
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
8%
-
Degree course
59%
-
Any L4+ destination
62%
-
Apprenticeships
2%
-
Cohort size
53
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
0
Top subjects
History (24)
English Language and Literature (22)
Biology (18)
Drama and Theatre Studies (14)
Sociology (14)
Film Studies (12)
Psychology (12)
Business Studies (5)