Quay Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Oxford Street, Bridlington, YO16 4LBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Quay Academy is a primary school in Bridlington for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 157 schools in East Riding of Yorkshire. It ranks 2nd of 8 primary schools in Bridlington. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2020.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 8 January 2020, report published 23 January 2020

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 20 May 2025

Pupils thrive at this warm and welcoming school. The school has high ambitions for pupils' achievement. These are realised. Caring relationships underpin all aspects of school life. Pupils benefit from well-considered and personalised pastoral support. This helps them to feel safe, valued and ready to learn. Pupils behave well. They understand what is expected of them and meet these expectations. As a result, the school is a calm place where pupils flourish. The school is committed to pupils' wider development and ensures pupils access a range of experiences. Pupils engage in activities linked to careers, enterprise and charitable giving. This helps them develop ambition and social responsibility. Pupils are given regular opportunities to explore and understand the world around them. Through assemblies, class discussions and weekly votes, they reflect on global issues, citizenship and responsibility. These experiences help pupils develop a strong sense of social awareness and moral purpose. The school prioritises well-being. Activities such as meditation and mindfulness sessions help pupils manage their emotions and build resilience. The school provides a varied programme of extra-curricular clubs. This includes clubs such as yoga and cooking, which ensure pupils get the opportunity to explore their talents and interests.

What the school should improve

  • In a few subjects, some of the activities that pupils complete do not help them to learn the intended curriculum as well as they could. This affects how well some pupils know and remember key curriculum content. Where this is the case, the school should ensure that the activities which pupils complete help them to learn the intended curriculum well.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

54 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths76%

76%, 14 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths4%

4%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score101

101, 4 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

295 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals54.6%

54.6%, 28.1 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language12.5%

12.5%, 9.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.3%

17.3%, 2.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.4%

3.4%, 2.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Quay Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Bay Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Our Lady and St Peter Catholic Primary School A Catholic Voluntary Academy0.6 milesOfsted judgements: Good35% met the expected standard
Burlington Infant School0.8 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Burlington Junior School0.8 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standard49% met the expected standard
Hilderthorpe Primary School0.8 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standard57% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Caroline Broadhead
Address
Oxford Street, Bridlington, YO16 4LB
URN
140551

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.