Woldgate School and Sixth Form College

About Woldgate School and Sixth Form College

Woldgate School and Sixth Form College is a large secondary in East Riding of Yorkshire, currently educating 1,218 pupils against a capacity of 1,100, meaning it is significantly over capacity. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 15.6%, which is slightly above the national average for secondary schools. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 239 applications for 194 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.23 applicants per place. Of those, 178 families listed Woldgate as their first preference, and all 178 received offers, suggesting that while the school is popular, most first-choice applicants do secure a spot. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and serves ages 11 through 18, with an official sixth form on site. Headteacher Lauren Adams leads a school that has clearly grown beyond its original capacity, reflecting sustained local demand.

Academically, Woldgate performs well above the local authority average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.35 is rated as 'Above average' nationally, placing it 3rd out of 18 secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire and in the top 25% of schools across England. This compares very favourably to the LA average Progress 8 of -0.13. Attainment 8 sits at 50.8, and 75.1% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The EBacc average point score is 4.63, with 47.3% of pupils entering the EBacc combination. At A-level, the school also performs strongly: the value added score is 0.17, with a progress banding of 'Above average', and the average grade for best three A-levels is a B-. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2025, the school was rated Good overall, with Good for leadership and management and Good for sixth-form provision, a notable improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2013.

The school offers a wide range of facilities including a swimming pool, theatre, sports hall, tennis courts, and a sixth form centre. Sports on offer include badminton, martial arts, tennis, swimming, gymnastics, and athletics, while clubs range from debate and gardening to art club, drama, and choir. SEND provisions are comprehensive, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social emotional and mental health needs, speech language and communication needs, hearing and visual impairments, physical disability, and autistic spectrum disorder. Parent View responses from 381 respondents show that 60% would recommend the school, though there are areas of concern: only 37% of parents agreed that SEND children receive the support they need, and 35% disagreed that concerns are dealt with properly. This is a school that suits families prioritising strong academic progress and a broad curriculum, but those with SEND children may want to investigate support arrangements more closely before applying.

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