The Market Weighton School
URN: 118076 • Market Weighton YO43 3JF
Overview
- Name
- The Market Weighton School
- URN
- 118076
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 72.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Richard Harrison (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01430873450
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Spring Road, Market Weighton YO43 3JF
Summary
The Market Weighton School is a mixed community secondary school located in Market Weighton, East Riding of Yorkshire, with a current enrolment of 626 students and a capacity of 852. The school prides itself on its supportive environment, fostering close relationships between students, families, and staff. This approach is rooted in their mission to equip students with the skills, confidence, and resilience needed to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
The curriculum at The Market Weighton School is designed to be inclusive and knowledge-rich, catering to the diverse needs of all students. Emphasising both academic and personal development, the school aims to nurture social and emotional growth alongside traditional learning. The ethos is underpinned by six core values: Respect, Honesty, Compassion, Resilience, Industry, and Courage, which guide students in their interactions and personal development.
Student wellbeing is a priority, with a focus on creating a secure and positive atmosphere for learning. The school actively engages with the local community, fostering meaningful relationships that enhance the educational experience and prepare students to become responsible global citizens.
The curriculum at The Market Weighton School is designed to be inclusive and knowledge-rich, catering to the diverse needs of all students. Emphasising both academic and personal development, the school aims to nurture social and emotional growth alongside traditional learning. The ethos is underpinned by six core values: Respect, Honesty, Compassion, Resilience, Industry, and Courage, which guide students in their interactions and personal development.
Student wellbeing is a priority, with a focus on creating a secure and positive atmosphere for learning. The school actively engages with the local community, fostering meaningful relationships that enhance the educational experience and prepare students to become responsible global citizens.
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- School Prospectus (other)
- Student Links Page (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Hornsea School and Language College (76.5)
- Beverley High School (70.6)
- Beverley Grammar School (70.1)
- Wolfreton School and Sixth Form College (68.4)
- Withernsea High School (67.5)
Key details
- LA
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 852
- Pupils
- 626
- Boys
- 330
- Girls
- 296
- FSM %
- 22.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 626 | 330 | 296 | 852 | 22.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 624 | 328 | 296 | 852 | 21.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 546 | 290 | 256 | 852 | 16.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 546 | 290 | 256 | 852 | 16.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 517 | 269 | 248 | 852 | 15.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 512 | 269 | 243 | 852 | 13.50 |
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