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 secondary schools, of which 2 (12%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 14 rated Good — 94% of secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Beverley High School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

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. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

17
Total schools
2
Outstanding
12%
Outstanding rate
58.9%
Avg KS2 SATs
44.3
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted 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
 Good 45 View school
15. Holderness Academy
Secondary
 Inadequate 41 View school
16. Bridlington School
Secondary
 Good 40 View school
17. Withernsea High School
Secondary
 Good 36 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 2 (12%) 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 Beverley High School. 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?
12% of secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire are rated Outstanding and 82% 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.