Beverley High School is a secondary school in Beverley, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a girls school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Beverley High School currently has around 827 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and 100% girls. Around 17.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (88.1%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (94%) , including 41% who stay in school sixth forms and 18% progressing to further education , while 2% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Norwood, Beverley, HU17 9EX |
| Website: | http://www.beverleyhigh.net/ |
| Telephone: | 01482881658 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms S Japp |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 118072 |
Ofsted inspection date: 16/11/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Girls |
| School Capacity: | 950 |
| Number of Pupils: | 827 |
| Number of Boys: | 0 |
| Number of Girls: | 827 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 25.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 88.10% | 729 |
| Other White | 3.90% | 32 |
| Other Mixed | 2.50% | 21 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.10% | 9 |
| Unclassified | 1.00% | 8 |
| Indian | 0.80% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 4 |
| African | 0.50% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverley Manor Nursery School Manor Road , HU17 7BT | 4out of 4 | 216 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverley Walkergate Infant School Walkergate , HU17 9EH | - not rated | 271 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Infants' School Eden Road , HU17 7HD | - not rated | 568 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Junior School Eden Road , HU17 7HD | - not rated | 568 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Beverley Eden Road , HU17 7HD | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swinemoor Junior School Burden Road , HU17 9LP | - not rated | 758 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverley High School Norwood , HU17 9EX | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Longcroft School and Sixth Form College Burton Road , HU17 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beverley Grammar School Queensgate , HU17 8NF | 4out of 4 | 1,709 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Beverley Grammar School Queensgate , HU17 8NF | - not rated | 1,709 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Riding College Armstrong Way , HU17 0GH | - not rated | 934 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horton School Beverley Sammon Road , HU17 0BG | - not rated | 765 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Seacole Park Samman Road , HU17 0BS | - not rated | 975 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Beverley School Units 19-20 Priory Road Industrial Estate , HU17 0EW | - not rated | 1,099 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.