The Market Weighton School

About The Market Weighton School

The Market Weighton School is a community school in Market Weighton, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 626 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 September 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46 (2025/26). 22.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

East Riding of Yorkshire →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

626 / 852 (73%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

14 September 2022

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

Spring Road, Market Weighton, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO43 3JF

Phone

01430873450

Headteacher

Richard Harrison

Website

http://www.themarketweightonschool.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Market Weighton School?

The Market Weighton School is a community school in Market Weighton, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does The Market Weighton School have?

The Market Weighton School has 626 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Market Weighton School's Ofsted rating?

The Market Weighton School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 September 2022).

How does The Market Weighton School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Market Weighton School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46 in 2025/26.

Where is The Market Weighton School?

The Market Weighton School is located at Spring Road, Market Weighton, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO43 3JF.