Huntcliff School

About Huntcliff School

Huntcliff School is an academy sponsor led in Saltburn By the Sea, Redcar and Cleveland, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 535 pupils on roll. It is part of SPARK EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 June 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.7 (2025/26). 33.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Redcar and Cleveland →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

535 / 560 (96%)

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 June 2023

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

Marske Mill Lane, Saltburn By the Sea, Redcar and Cleveland, TS12 1HJ

Phone

01287621010

Head Teacher

Lynsey Wilkinson

Website

https://huntcliff.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Huntcliff School?

Huntcliff School is an academy sponsor led in Saltburn By the Sea, Redcar and Cleveland, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Huntcliff School have?

Huntcliff School has 535 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Huntcliff School's Ofsted rating?

Huntcliff School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 June 2023).

How does Huntcliff School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Huntcliff School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.7 in 2025/26.

Is Huntcliff School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Huntcliff School is part of SPARK EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Huntcliff School?

Huntcliff School is located at Marske Mill Lane, Saltburn By the Sea, Redcar and Cleveland, TS12 1HJ.