Headlands School Catchment Area
Headlands School is a community secondary school in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1047 pupils, and a capacity of 1482 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-18
Age range
1,047
Pupils
1,482
Capacity
71%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2021
Headlands School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Headlands School?
The catchment area for Headlands School is the geographic zone East Riding of Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. East Riding of Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at Headlands School are allocated by East Riding of Yorkshire using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by East Riding of Yorkshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find East Riding of Yorkshire catchment area documents →Headlands School: 1482 places, 71% filled: places available
Headlands School has a published admission number of 1482 places. 1047 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 71%. At 71% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1482 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 36.1% of pupils at Headlands School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across East Riding of Yorkshire.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
East Riding of Yorkshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find East Riding of Yorkshire school admissions →
Headlands School: School Information
- Full address
- Sewerby Road, Bridlington, YO16 6UR
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 36.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 118085
Other Secondary Schools in Bridlington
If Headlands School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bridlington are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Headlands School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Headlands School
What is the catchment area for Headlands School? ▾
The catchment area for Headlands School is the geographic zone East Riding of Yorkshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. East Riding of Yorkshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Headlands School oversubscribed? ▾
Headlands School has a capacity of 1482 places and currently has 1047 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Riding of Yorkshire.
What is the admissions policy for Headlands School? ▾
Admission to Headlands School is managed by East Riding of Yorkshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Headlands School cover? ▾
Headlands School is a secondary school in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Headlands School? ▾
Headlands School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.