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Secondary schools in and near Market Weighton

All 2 secondary schools in Market Weighton, and the nearest just outside.

2 schools in Market Weighton

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  1. The Market Weighton School

    Market Weighton, YO43 3JF · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

    Results close to the Market Weighton average.

    138 first choices, 126 offers made

    Typical GCSE gradeGrade 5

    Market Weighton Grade 5England Grade 5

    Days missed a year
    About 16Market Weighton about 16
    Pupils
    658
    View school The Market Weighton School
  2. The Becklands School

    Market Weighton, YO43 3GA · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Grammar

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

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed a year
    –
    Pupils
    19
    View school The Becklands School

Just outside Market Weighton

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Market Weighton.

  1. Allerthorpe School

    5.3 miles from Market Weighton · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good

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

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed a year
    –
    Pupils
    20
    View school Allerthorpe School
  2. Woldgate School and Sixth Form College

    6.1 miles from Market Weighton · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a sixth form

    Results above the Market Weighton average.

    176 first choices, 197 offers made

    Typical GCSE gradeGrade 5

    Market Weighton Grade 5England Grade 5

    Days missed a year
    About 18Market Weighton about 16
    Pupils
    1,167
    View school Woldgate School and Sixth Form College
  3. Pocklington School

    6.4 miles from Market Weighton · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 18

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Church of England
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed a year
    –Market Weighton about 16
    Pupils
    641
    View school Pocklington School
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  1. Apply by 31 October.

    Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.

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About these schools

Secondary schools in Market Weighton, explained

There are 2 secondary schools in Market Weighton, teaching 677 children. 1 are run by the council and 0 are academies or free schools. Among them are 1 special and 1 independent schools.

Pupils in Market Weighton scored an average Attainment 8 of 46.0 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.

22.8% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £9,764 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 22.9% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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How many secondary schools are in Market Weighton?
There are 2 secondary schools in Market Weighton, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in Market Weighton?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in Market Weighton on Eduscope are The Market Weighton School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are secondary schools in Market Weighton ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
What is the average class size in Market Weighton secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in Market Weighton is 18:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a secondary school in Market Weighton?
When choosing a secondary school in Market Weighton, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 2 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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