Best Secondary Schools in East Riding of Yorkshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 17 schools across East Riding of Yorkshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

Outstanding rate

58.9%

Avg KS2 SATs

44.3

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College Secondary	Outstanding	66	View school
🥈	Beverley Grammar School Secondary	Good	57	View school
🥉	Wolfreton School and Sixth Form College Secondary	Good	57	View school
4.	Beverley High School Secondary	Good	56	View school
5.	The Snaith School Secondary	Good	54	View school
6.	Woldgate School and Sixth Form College Secondary	Good	54	View school
7.	Driffield School and Sixth Form Secondary	Good	53	View school
8.	Hornsea School and Language College Secondary	Good	53	View school
9.	Howden School Secondary	Good	49	View school
10.	Cottingham High School Secondary	Good	48	View school
11.	Withernsea High School Secondary	Good	45	View school
12.	Longcroft School and Sixth Form College Secondary	Requires Improvement	43	View school
13.	Bridlington School Secondary	Good	42	View school
14.	Goole Academy Secondary	Requires Improvement	41	View school
15.	Headlands School Secondary	Requires Improvement	41	View school
16.	The Market Weighton School Secondary	Requires Improvement	40	View school
17.	Holderness Academy Secondary	Inadequate	34	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in East Riding of Yorkshire?

There are 17 secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire, of which 1 (6%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in East Riding of Yorkshire?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in East Riding of Yorkshire is South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in East Riding of Yorkshire?

Primary and secondary school applications in East Riding of Yorkshire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the East Riding of Yorkshire council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in East Riding of Yorkshire?

6% of secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire are rated Outstanding and 65% are rated Good. 83.1% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.