Longcroft School and Sixth Form College, based in Beverley, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Longcroft School and Sixth Form College currently has around 728 pupils on roll, which is about 46% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 43.1% boys and 56.9% girls. Around 21.6% 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 8.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 28.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (88.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 98% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (88%) , including 26% who stay in school sixth forms and 40% progressing to further education , while 7% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Burton Road, Beverley, HU17 7EJ |
| Website: | http://www.longcroftschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01482862171 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr David Perry |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 118073 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1578 |
| Number of Pupils: | 728 |
| Number of Boys: | 314 |
| Number of Girls: | 414 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 28.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 88.90% | 647 |
| Other Mixed | 3.20% | 23 |
| Other White | 3.00% | 22 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.20% | 9 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 7 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.10% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.10% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| African | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 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 | 1,225 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molescroft Primary School St Leonard's Road , Molescroft HU17 7HF | 4out of 4 | 472 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Beverley Eden Road , HU17 7HD | 3out of 4 | 758 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Infants' School Eden Road , HU17 7HD | - not rated | 785 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's CofE Junior School Eden Road , HU17 7HD | - not rated | 785 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beverley Walkergate Infant School Walkergate , HU17 9EH | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longcroft School and Sixth Form College Burton Road , HU17 7EJ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beverley High School Norwood , HU17 9EX | 4out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Beverley Grammar School Queensgate , HU17 8NF | 4out of 4 | 2,159 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Beverley Grammar School Queensgate , HU17 8NF | - not rated | 2,159 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 | 2,217 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 | 2,109 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Seacole Park Samman Road , HU17 0BS | - not rated | 2,268 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 | 2,405 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.