Longcroft School and Sixth Form College

About Longcroft School and Sixth Form College

Longcroft School and Sixth Form College in East Riding of Yorkshire is a mixed state secondary with a significant gap between its pupil count and capacity. With 728 pupils against a school capacity of 1578, the school is operating well below its potential size, which is unusual for a secondary in the area. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 21.6%, a figure worth noting against the national secondary average of around 23-24%, suggesting the school serves a broadly typical demographic for a state comprehensive. Demand for places, however, tells a different story. For the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 279 applications for 129 places, making it officially oversubscribed. Of those, 121 were first-preference applications, and 120 first-preference offers were made. That oversubscription ratio of 2.16 indicates that while the school is popular locally, it is not among the most fiercely contested secondaries in the region.

Academically, Longcroft presents a mixed picture. At Key Stage 4, the school's Progress 8 score is -0.22, which places it below the local authority average of -0.13 and ranks it 10th out of 18 schools in East Riding of Yorkshire. Nationally, it sits in the bottom 50% of schools on this measure, at the 65th percentile. The Attainment 8 score is 44.9, and 61.3% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, dropping to 44.5% at grade 5 or above. The EBacc entry rate is 29.2%, with 21.2% achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above. In the sixth form, the picture is more encouraging: the value-added score is -0.03, rated as 'Average', and the average points per entry is 27.14, equivalent to a C- grade. The best three A-levels average grade is C+, with 22.7% of entries achieving AAB or higher. Ofsted's most recent graded inspection in November 2023 rated the school Good overall, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2020. Behaviour and attitudes, leadership, and quality of education were all judged Good, though personal development remains Requires Improvement.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including a swimming pool, astro turf, science labs, music rooms, and a sixth form centre. Sports provision covers swimming, football, rugby, hockey, cricket, and more, while clubs include choir, drama, debate, and Model UN. SEND support is listed for a wide range of needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, dyslexia, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs, though the Parent View data shows no responses from SEND parents, so it is hard to gauge satisfaction in that area. The Parent View survey, based on 10 responses, is overwhelmingly positive: 90% would recommend the school, and 80% strongly agree that their child is happy and feels safe. However, 10% strongly disagree on several measures, including behaviour and expectations. The school is oversubscribed, so families applying should be aware that first-preference applications outnumber offers. For parents seeking a secondary with a strong sixth form, good facilities, and a recent Ofsted upgrade, Longcroft is worth a look, though those prioritising top-tier academic progress may want to compare it with higher-ranked local options like South Hunsley or Beverley High School.

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