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Schools in Beverley

A town in East Riding of Yorkshire

  • Town
  • 20 schools and nurseries
  • 4,439 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, fewer than across England. Results at 11 are below England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Beverley at a glance

Strong results at 16, weaker primary inspections

How Beverley's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries207 primary · 3 secondary · 8 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better83%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1154%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths46%Attainment 8 48.9, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary20%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school17%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Beverley

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Beverley primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Beverley

7 mainstream schools in Beverley, best first

Molescroft Primary School

Beverley, HU17 7HF · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results close to the England average.

80 first choices, 60 offers made

Met the standard at 1162%

England 62%

Days missed
3.1%
Pupils
424
Pupils per teacher
22.4
View school Molescroft Primary School

Swinemoor Primary School

Beverley, HU17 9LW · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well below the England average.

12 first choices, 15 offers made

Met the standard at 1151%

England 62%

Days missed
5.9%
Pupils
205
Pupils per teacher
18.3
View school Swinemoor Primary School

St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Beverley

Beverley, HU17 7HD · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

33 first choices, 36 offers made

Met the standard at 1156%

England 62%

Days missed
4.7%
Pupils
385
Pupils per teacher
22.6
View school St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Beverley

Top Secondary Schools in Beverley

3 mainstream schools in Beverley, best first

Beverley High School

Beverley, HU17 9EX · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results close to the England average.

154 first choices, 148 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1648.6

England 46.2

Days missed
8.1%
Pupils
821
Pupils per teacher
16.4
View school Beverley High School

Beverley Grammar School

Beverley, HU17 8NF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results above the England average.

147 first choices, 139 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1652.6

England 46.2

Days missed
7.2%
Pupils
829
Pupils per teacher
16.6
View school Beverley Grammar School

Nurseries in Beverley

8 in Beverley, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Beverley

3 in Beverley, by the school's Eduscope score

Beverley High School

Beverley, HU17 9EX · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results close to the England average.

154 first choices, 148 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1648.6

England 46.2

Days missed
8.1%
Pupils
821
Pupils per teacher
16.4
View school Beverley High School

Beverley Grammar School

Beverley, HU17 8NF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results above the England average.

147 first choices, 139 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1652.6

England 46.2

Days missed
7.2%
Pupils
829
Pupils per teacher
16.6
View school Beverley Grammar School

Special Schools in Beverley

2 in Beverley. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Cambian Beverley School

Beverley, HU17 0EW · Independent · All-through · Ages 9 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
13
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Cambian Beverley School

Private Schools in Beverley

2 in Beverley. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Cambian Beverley School

Beverley, HU17 0EW · Independent · All-through · Ages 9 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
13
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Cambian Beverley School
The map

Every school in Beverley, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Beverley Manor Nursery School, OutstandingMolescroft Primary School, OutstandingSt Mary's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Beverley, GoodBeverley High School, OutstandingLongcroft School and Sixth Form College, GoodSwinemoor Primary School, OutstandingCambian Beverley School, GoodKeldmarsh Primary School, Urgent improvement in 1 areaBeverley Grammar School, Expected standard or betterSt John of Beverley Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy, GoodBeverley St Nicholas Primary School, GoodCompass Community School Seacole Park, GoodBeverley Minster CE Primary School, Requires improvementThe Friary Nursery School Ltd, Expected standard in every areaMolescroft Farm Children's Nursery, OutstandingSafe N Sound Shepherd Day Nursery, GoodLittle Gruffalos, GoodBusy Bees Day Nursery at Beverley, GoodEducare Nursery & Out of School Club, GoodQueensgate Pre-School, Good
  • Outstanding5
  • Good11
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet3
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

Postcodes

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Beverley vs England

How good are Beverley's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Beverley

BeverleyEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 6 primaries with one.

    83%

    England 96%

    Below England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    2 of the 2 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    54%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    46%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    17%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    20%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 11 schools that have one.

91%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding4
  • Good6
  • Requires improvement1
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Beverley in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%60%80%20182019202320242025
54% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap40%55%70%2018201920222023202420252026
46% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
17% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Beverley has 20 schools and nurseries.

There are 10% fewer pupils than in 2018.

20% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Beverley's state schools each January.

Down 10% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Beverley20%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Beverley

How many schools are in Beverley?

Beverley has 20 schools, including 9 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Beverley?

The highest-ranked schools in Beverley on Eduscope are Beverley High School, Molescroft Primary School, Beverley Grammar School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Beverley are rated Good or Outstanding?

91% of inspected schools in Beverley hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 4 schools rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Beverley perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Beverley, 54% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Beverley?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Beverley is 19.1:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Beverley schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Beverley is 16.5%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Beverley?

There are 4,439 pupils enrolled across schools in Beverley, with 1,965 in primary and 2,372 in secondary. 19.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Beverley?

There are 2 independent schools in Beverley, all special schools for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare them on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.

How do I choose the right school in Beverley?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 20 schools in Beverley by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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