Hornsea School and Language College, Hornsea
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Hornsea School excels at creating an inclusive, caring environment where all pupils feel safe and valued. Behaviour is outstanding, attendance has improved significantly, and the school provides excellent pastoral care and careers guidance. The school is particularly strong at supporting pupils with additional needs and disadvantaged students through targeted intervention and support.
Key Strengths
- Excellent attendance rates, particularly for pupils with SEND, well above national averages
- Pupils' behaviour is outstanding - they move calmly around the school and show great courtesy
- Strong inclusive culture with effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with additional needs
- Excellent pastoral care with staff described as caring, approachable and quick to act
- Well-developed careers education and guidance helping pupils plan confidently for their future
Areas for Improvement
- Achievement remains weak for disadvantaged pupils and those with lower starting points
- Teachers do not always check pupils' understanding well enough, leaving gaps in learning
- Adaptations for some pupils with additional needs are not precisely matched to their requirements
- Proportion of students achieving high grades in A-level qualifications is below average
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
Music ensembles, gaming club, dance, art support, girls' rugby, theatre trips, drama productions, school council, pupil leadership roles
Hornsea School and Language College is an inclusive school that has made significant improvements in attendance and behaviour. The school welcomes many pupils facing difficult circumstances and provides strong pastoral care and support.
At a Glance
25.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
18.8
Avg class size
56
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
1,258 pupils
1,449 capacity
191 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Hornsea
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hornsea
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)
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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
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.59553%
Overall absence
25.34722%
Persistent absence
1,152
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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