South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College
East Dale Road, Melton, North Ferriby, HU14 3HSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College is a secondary school in North Ferriby for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 157 schools in East Riding of Yorkshire. It ranks 2nd of 18 secondary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 March 2024, report published 13 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 March 2024
Pupils are provided with a huge range of opportunities to achieve their potential at this school. Pupils study a wide selection of academic and vocational courses that support their aspirations. They enjoy learning and value the quality of lessons. Pupils make excellent progress through the curriculum and achieve beyond what might be expected. A small number of pupils do not receive the precise support they need. Pupils behave well in lessons and self-regulate their behaviour around the school site. Bullying does not happen often and is dealt with when it occurs. Pupils feel safe and trust adults. Pupils enjoy a myriad of experiences that broaden their cultural knowledge. For example, pupils can take part in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, tend an allotment, learn about aviation, practise debating and contribute to school drama productions. Pupils have access to an exceptional range of sports opportunities. Sixth-form students are an integral part of the school. They support younger pupils with mindfulness. They help pupils to develop coping strategies for examinations. They lead improvements to provision at the school and actively engage with the wider community.
What the school should improve
- The school is refining the nature of the support it offers to some pupils with specific needs, in particular those who are not confident readers. Currently, the support offered to weaker readers lacks precision in meeting their needs. This limits the progress that these pupils are making now. The school should ensure that support provided for pupils, including the use of phonics-based intervention for weaker readers, is precisely matched to their needs.
- A small number of pupils do not display the positive attitudes and behaviour of other pupils. A small number of pupils feel uncomfortable about the behaviour of others. The school should continue its work to ensure that behavioural policies, systems and education establish consistency and positive attitudes in all pupils.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
336 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
172 students
Average A level grade B-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
2,085 pupils on roll, with places for 1,877
Schools near South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 44.7 |
| Tranby | 4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 45.1 |
| Wolfreton School and Sixth Form College | 4 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 47.6 |
| Sirius Academy West | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 38.7 |
| Winterton Community Academy | 5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 45.3 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE EDUCATION ALLIANCE
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Michaela Blackledge
- Phone
- 01482631208
- Address
- East Dale Road, Melton, North Ferriby, HU14 3HS
- Local authority
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- URN
- 136667
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.