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Schools in Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella

A town in East Riding of Yorkshire

  • Town
  • 16 schools and nurseries
  • 2,805 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are typical for England, and results at 16 were typical for 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

Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella at a glance

Ahead of England on attendance

How Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella's schools compare with England, area by area.

  • Primary inspections

    Typical for England

    Rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted: 100%. England 96%. Higher is better.

  • Results at 11

    Typical for England

    Met the expected standard at KS2: 61%. England 62%. Higher is better.

  • Results at 16

    Typical for England

    Attainment 8: 46.9 in 2026. England 46.2. Higher is better.

  • Attendance

    Better than England

    Persistent absence: 12%. England 18%. Lower is better.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries165 primary · 2 secondary · 10 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or betterRated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted: 100%. England 96%. Higher is better.Typical for England
  • Ready for secondary schoolMet the expected standard at KS2: 61%. England 62%. Higher is better.Typical for England
  • Strong pass in English and mathsGrade 5 or above in English and maths: 50%. England 46%. Higher is better.Better than England
  • Free school meals, primaryPupils eligible for free school meals: 11%. This describes the school. It isn't a score.A sign of family income
  • Pupils who miss a lot of schoolPersistent absence: 12%. England 18%. Lower is better.Better than England
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella

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 Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella

4 state schools in Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella, best first

Willerby Carr Lane Primary School

Hull, HU10 6JT · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

Results close to the England average.

64 first choices, 60 offers made

Ready for secondary school63%

England 62%

Days missed a year
About 7
Pupils
420
View school Willerby Carr Lane Primary School

Springhead Primary School

Hull, HU10 6TW · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

31 first choices, 30 offers made

Ready for secondary school86%

England 62%

Days missed a year
About 6
Pupils
210
View school Springhead Primary School
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Top Secondary Schools in Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella

1 state schools in Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella, best first

See all 2 secondary schools

Nurseries in Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella

10 in Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella, highest Ofsted grade first

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Sixth Forms in Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella

2 in Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella, by the school's Eduscope score

Tranby

Hull, HU10 7EH · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

  • ISI:Inspected

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed a year
–
Pupils
484
View school Tranby

Private Schools in Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella

1 in Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Tranby

Hull, HU10 7EH · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

  • ISI:Inspected

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

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed a year
–
Pupils
484
View school Tranby
The map

Every school in Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella, 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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Kirk Ella St Andrew's Community Primary School, GoodSpringhead Primary School, GoodTranby, InspectedAnlaby Primary School, GoodWillerby Carr Lane Primary School, Expected standard or betterWolfreton School and Sixth Form College, Expected standard or betterRising Stars Pre School & Nursery, Expected standard in every areaOak Tree Day Nursery, GoodWillerby & Kirk Ella Pre School Ltd, OutstandingTeeny Tots Day Nursery, GoodStepping Stones Pre School Willerby, GoodBusy Little Hands Pre-School, Requires improvementSpringboard Nursery WillerbyKids Planet WillerbySpringboard Nursery AnlabyRising Stars Preschool
  • Outstanding1
  • Good6
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet8
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.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella vs England

How good are Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella'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 Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella

Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk EllaEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 3 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Typical for England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    61%

    England 62%

    Typical for England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    50%

    England 46%

    Better than England

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

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

    12%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    11%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 3 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good3
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
61% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%45%60%2018201920222023202420252026
50% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school (lower is better)
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
12% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella has 16 schools and nurseries.

There are 6% fewer pupils than in 2018.

11% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella's state schools each January.

Down 6% since 2018.

Free school meals

How many primary pupils get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella11%

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 Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella

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How many schools are in Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella?

Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella has 16 schools, including 5 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 10 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella?

The highest-ranked schools in Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella on Eduscope are Willerby Carr Lane Primary School, Springhead Primary School, Wolfreton School and Sixth Form College. 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 Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella, 61% 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 Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella is 19.4:1. 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 Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella is 11.9%. 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 Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella?

There are 2,805 pupils enrolled across schools in Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella, with 1,424 in primary and 1,381 in secondary. 15.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella?

There is 1 independent school in Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella. Fees vary by school and age group, so check with each school. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 16 schools in Willerby, Anlaby and Kirk Ella 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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