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Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School is a academy converter special school in Hessle, East Riding of Yorkshire , serving pupils aged 3–19, with 1856 pupils, and a capacity of 2005 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

3–19

Age range

1,856

Pupils

2,005

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School Catchment Area Information

Admission to Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School follows a different process from mainstream schools. East Riding of Yorkshire assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement — catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

For more information on how East Riding of Yorkshire assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.

Find East Riding of Yorkshire catchment area documents →

Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School — School Information

Full address
Tranby House, Heads Lane, Hessle, HU13 0JQ
Local authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Special
Age range
3–19 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
25.8% of pupils
DfE URN
137306

Frequently Asked Questions — Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School

Is Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School oversubscribed?

Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 2005 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School?

Admission to Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary 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 Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School cover?

Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School is a special school in Hessle, East Riding of Yorkshire, serving pupils aged 3–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School?

Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.