Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School

About Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School

Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School is an academy converter in Hessle, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 3–19. It has 1,856 pupils on roll. It is part of THE CONSORTIUM ACADEMY TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.5 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 25.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

East Riding of Yorkshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

All-through

Age Range

Ages 3–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,856 / 2,005 (93%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Tranby House, Hessle, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU13 0JQ

Phone

01482648604

Executive Headteacher

William Nixon

Website

www.thehessleacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School?

Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School is an academy converter in Hessle, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 3–19.

How many pupils does Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School have?

Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School has 1,856 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.5 in 2025/26.

How does Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

53% of pupils at Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School is part of THE CONSORTIUM ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School?

Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School is located at Tranby House, Hessle, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU13 0JQ.