Quay Academy

About Quay Academy

Quay Academy, a state primary in East Riding of Yorkshire, delivers academic outcomes that sit comfortably above the local authority average, placing it in the top quarter of schools nationally for its key stage 2 results. While the LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined sits at 61%, Quay Academy achieves 75% — a clear 14 percentage points higher. This strong performance is reflected in its ranking: 18th out of 123 primary schools in the authority, and within the top 20% nationally. The school’s reading and maths average scores of 106 and 104 respectively also suggest pupils are making solid progress, though the data doesn’t include specific progress measures to confirm this. Given that over half of its 312 pupils (55.8%) are eligible for free school meals, these results are particularly noteworthy and point to effective teaching and support across the board.

Ofsted’s most recent graded inspection in 2020 rated the school Good across all areas, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. A subsequent ungraded inspection in 2025 confirmed that standards have been maintained. This is a significant improvement from the school’s previous Requires Improvement rating in 2017, suggesting a sustained upward trajectory under headteacher Caroline Broadhead. At key stage 2, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, 81% in maths, and 79% in writing. The proportion reaching the higher standard is lower — 9% in both reading, writing and maths combined — but this is not unusual for a school with a high proportion of disadvantaged pupils. Parent feedback is broadly positive: 87% of respondents strongly agreed or agreed that their child is happy, and 90% felt the school has high expectations.

The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26, with 41 applications for 32 places, and all first-preference families were offered a spot. Facilities include a sensory room, forest school, sports hall, and ICT suite, alongside clubs such as coding, chess, and science club. SEND provision covers a wide range of needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health support. Sports on offer include netball, gymnastics, and cross country. Quay Academy is a good fit for families in East Riding seeking a primary that achieves above-average results despite high levels of disadvantage, with strong Ofsted grades and a broad range of enrichment activities. The lack of nursery provision or a sixth form is worth noting, but for primary-age children, this school delivers solid academic foundations.

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