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.

East Riding of Yorkshire has 17 open secondary schools. Of the 17 with a published Ofsted inspection, 2 (12%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 88% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Beverley High School currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in East Riding of Yorkshire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

17
Total schools
2
Outstanding (historic grade)
12%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
58.9%
Avg KS2 SATs
44.3
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score
🥇 Beverley High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 73 View school
🥈 South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College
Secondary
 Good 68 View school
🥉 Beverley Grammar School
Secondary
 Outstanding 68 View school
4. Goole Academy
Secondary
 Good 65 View school
5. Longcroft School and Sixth Form College
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
6. Wolfreton School and Sixth Form College
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
7. Woldgate School and Sixth Form College
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
8. The Snaith School
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
9. Cottingham High School
Secondary
 Good 59 View school
10. Hornsea School and Language College
Secondary
 Good 58 View school
11. Driffield School and Sixth Form
Secondary
 Good 57 View school
12. The Market Weighton School
Secondary
 Good 56 View school
13. Headlands School
Secondary
 Good 52 View school
14. Howden School
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 45 View school
15. Holderness Academy
Secondary
 Requires Improvement 41 View school
16. Bridlington School
Secondary
 Good 40 View school
17. Withernsea High School
Secondary
 Good 36 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

Related lists for East Riding of Yorkshire

Best primary schools in East Riding of YorkshireTop-ranked Reception–Year 6 Best secondary schools in East Riding of YorkshireTop-ranked Year 7 onwards All schools in East Riding of YorkshirePrimary & secondary combined Primary schools in East Riding of YorkshireReception–Year 6 only How the Schools Near Me score worksOur ranking methodology, explained

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in East Riding of Yorkshire?
There are 17 open secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire (closed schools are excluded). 2 of the 17 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked secondary school in East Riding of Yorkshire is Beverley High School. The full ranked table above lists the top 17 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in East Riding of Yorkshire?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in East Riding of Yorkshire?
Primary and secondary applications in East Riding of Yorkshire are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the East Riding of Yorkshire council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.