Huntcliff School

Academy sponsor led · Secondary school · Saltburn By the Sea, Redcar and Cleveland
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Composite score
61.6

Huntcliff School at a glance

Located in Saltburn By the Sea, Redcar and Cleveland, Huntcliff School is a secondary school, classified by the DfE as an academy sponsor led. The school educates roughly 535 pupils aged 11 to 16. Ofsted judged the school to be 'Good' at its most recent inspection. The school's average Attainment 8 score in the latest GCSE results was 49.3 — above the national average (national average: 46). Its Attainment 8 score has risen by 1.3 points year on year. On our composite score, which combines the DfE attainment measures above, this places it in the top 32% of secondary schools nationally.

57% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in both English and maths, well above the national average of about 45%. 76% achieved a standard pass (grade 4+) in English and maths. When comparing schools, it is still worth visiting in person to see whether the atmosphere and approach suit your child. This overview is generated automatically from the latest published DfE performance tables and Ofsted data; figures are rounded, and you can check the originals via the official links further down the page.

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#1,013
National rank
#34
In North East
#3
In Redcar and Cleveland
Top 32%
Nationally

Performance (KS4 GCSE)

Attainment 8 score
49.3
National avg ≈ 46
Progress 8 score
% achieving 9–5 in English & Maths
57%
% achieving 9–4 in English & Maths
76%
% EBacc grade 5+
24%
EBacc average points score
4.43

Ofsted judgements

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Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective?
Yes

School profile

Pupils on roll 535 % FSM ever-6 31.0% % EAL 1.1% Age range 11–16 Gender Mixed

Location

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