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Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School

Academy converter · Hessle · HU13 0JQ

Ages 3–19 · 1,812 pupils · East Riding of Yorkshire

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Attainment 8

42.9

Overall absence

8.8%

Admissions demand

1.31 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2024-06-13

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.60
−20+2
Attainment 842.9
English & maths grade 5+40%
English & maths grade 4+61%
EBacc entry58%

EBacc APS: 4.0

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)51%
Higher standard (RWM)3%
Avg scaled score — reading
103.0
Avg scaled score — maths
104.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
104.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence8.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)24.3%
Unauthorised3.8%
Authorised absence
5.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.7%
Enrolments in measure
1,668

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.31 · Competitive

1st preferences

238

Places offered

181

1st-preference offers

180

Total preferences (any rank)
451
Preferred offers (top 3)
181
Applications from outside LA
211
Offers to outside-LA applicants
57
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill90%

1,812 pupils · 2,005 places

Pupils on roll
1,812
Boys / girls
918 / 894
School capacity
2,005
Capacity fill
1,812 / 2,005 (90%)
Free school meals
25.9%
FSM pupils
425
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE CONSORTIUM ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
THE CONSORTIUM ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
The Consortium Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr William Nixon

Location

Address
Tranby House, Heads Lane
Postcode
HU13 0JQ
Town
Hessle
County
East Yorkshire
Local authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
District
East Riding of Yorkshire
Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (all-through), Ages 3–19, in Hessle, East Riding of Yorkshire, 1,812 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 25.9%.

Open schools in Hessle
4
All-through schools in Hessle
1
Academies among open schools in Hessle
75% (3)
Open schools in HU13
4
All-through in HU13
1
Open schools in East Riding of Yorkshire LA
160
All-through in East Riding of Yorkshire LA
1

Nearby all-through schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in HessleNear HU13

  • Tranby

    Other independent school

    Hull · HU10 7EH · East Riding of Yorkshire

    Ages 2–19

    • Att840.4
    • EM5+0%

    1.0 miles away

  • St Thomas More Voluntary Catholic Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Hull · HU4 7NP · Kingston upon Hull, City of

    Ages 3–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence6.7%
    • FSM17.1%
    • Demand1.00

    1.6 miles away

  • Christopher Pickering Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    Hull · HU4 7EB · Kingston upon Hull, City of

    Ages 3–11

    • KS279%
    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM35.0%
    • Demand1.02

    1.7 miles away

  • Anlaby Primary School

    Ofsted: Some aspects not as strong

    Community school · Primary

    HULL · HU10 6UE · East Riding of Yorkshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS243%
    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM18.8%
    • Demand0.95

    1.7 miles away

  • Swanland Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    North Ferriby · HU14 3NE · East Riding of Yorkshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence4.4%
    • FSM6.0%
    • Demand1.20

    1.8 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr William Nixon
Telephone
01482648604
Website
www.thehessleacademy.co.uk

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