Located in Gainsborough, Huntcliff School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed 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.
Huntcliff School currently has around 443 pupils on roll, which is about 51% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.9% boys and 48.1% girls. Around 44.9% 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 10.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 33.6%.
Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (83%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 49% progressing to further education , while 6% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Redbourne Mere, Gainsborough, DN21 4NN |
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| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | North Lincolnshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Emma Ricketts |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137832 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 870 |
| Number of Pupils: | 443 |
| Number of Boys: | 230 |
| Number of Girls: | 213 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 33.6% | 8.2% |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirton Lindsey Primary Academy Cornwall Street , Kirton Lindsey DN21 4EH | 2out of 4 | 877 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirton Lindsey Primary School Cornwall Street , Kirton Lindsey DN21 4EH | - not rated | 877 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntcliff School Redbourne Mere , DN21 4NN | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Huntcliff School Redbourne Mere , DN21 4NN | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirton Academy Redbourne Mere , DN21 4NN | 1out of 4 | 122 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.