Headlands School, Bridlington
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Headlands School is a caring, inclusive community where all pupils feel supported and valued. The school excels at supporting pupils with additional needs, including those with autism and social-emotional difficulties, and offers a rich range of activities to help every child discover their talents. Staff are committed to helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and wellbeing.
Key Strengths
- Strong inclusive culture with effective support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged learners
- Well-designed personal development programme with excellent drama provision and diverse extra-curricular activities
- Effective safeguarding with an open, positive culture where pupils feel safe
- Calm, orderly environment with rare bullying and fair behaviour expectations
- Ambitious, committed leadership that has brought notable improvements to curriculum and teaching
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils' attainment in national tests and examinations remains below national averages
- Many pupils have gaps in knowledge that prevent them building on what they've learned
- Attendance is persistently below national average, with high levels of persistent absence
- Teachers do not always identify misconceptions quickly enough before moving to new topics
- Sixth form students continue to underachieve despite recent improvements
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are met and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Art, music, fishing, engineering clubs, drama, lunchtime and after-school clubs, trips and visits, work experience placements
Headlands School is a well-led, inclusive school with strong safeguarding and a supportive culture. However, pupils' attainment is below national averages and attendance remains a significant concern.
At a Glance
38.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Not Applicable
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
19.0
Avg class size
53
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
71%
Available places
1,057 pupils
1,482 capacity
425 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bridlington
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bridlington
Admissions Demand - East Riding of Yorkshire
Places available
3,801
Applications
3,146
Got 1st preference
97.8%
Got preferred school
99.7%
Secondary admissions across East Riding of Yorkshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(120)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
9.95542%
Overall absence
32.82876%
Persistent absence
1,057
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Headlands School
Martongate Primary School
Bay Primary School
Burlington Junior School
Burlington Infant School
Quay Academy
New Pasture Lane Primary School
Our Lady and St Peter Catholic Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Hilderthorpe Primary School
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