How many pupils does Headlands School have?

Headlands School has 1,047 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Headlands School's Ofsted rating?

Headlands School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 October 2021).

How does Headlands School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Headlands School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.5 in 2025/26.

Where is Headlands School?

Headlands School is located at Sewerby Road, Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO16 6UR.

Headlands School

Sewerby Road, Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO16 6UR

Good

Inspected 13 October 2021

Good

Ofsted

38.5

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,047

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Headlands School

Headlands School is a community school in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,047 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 October 2021) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.5 (2025/26). 36.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: East Riding of Yorkshire →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,047 / 1,482 (71%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 13 October 2021

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

36.9%

Free school meals

5.1%

EAL

6.2%

SEN support

12.7%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

38.5

Attainment 8

182 pupils

34.1%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

55.5%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

4 students

64%

To higher education

10%

To top-third universities

Where pupils go next

93%

Sustained destination

83%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.0%

Overall absence

32.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

13.4

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

13.45

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.5 vs 2023/24

£47,229

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,053 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£9,422

Spend per pupil

£9,169

Income per pupil

57%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Sewerby Road, Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO16 6UR
Phone: 01262676198
Headteacher: Sarah Bone
Website: http://www.headlandsschool.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Headlands School?: Headlands School is a community school in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Headlands School have?: Headlands School has 1,047 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Headlands School's Ofsted rating?: Headlands School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 October 2021).
How does Headlands School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Headlands School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.5 in 2025/26.
Where is Headlands School?: Headlands School is located at Sewerby Road, Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO16 6UR.

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