Longcroft School and Sixth Form College vs Withernsea High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 34 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longcroft School and Sixth Form College
Beverley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
722 students
Withernsea High School
Withernsea · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
734 students
| Measure | Longcroft School and Sixth Form College Beverley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Withernsea High School Withernsea, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #91 of 366 | #299 of 366 |
| National rank | #1298 of 4,090 | #3336 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 722 | 734 |
| Pupils on roll | 722 | 734 |
| Free school meals | 25.2% | 39.4% |
| Capacity filled | 45.8% | 57.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.6 | 38.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.9% | 24.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 74.3% | 46.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.49 | 3.41 |
| A level points per entry | 32.4 | – |
| town | Beverley | Withernsea |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.longcroftschool.co.uk | www.withernseahigh.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Longcroft School and Sixth Form College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.9 vs 22.9).
- •Withernsea High School is the larger school with 734 students compared with 722.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Longcroft School and Sixth Form College better than Withernsea High School?
On the Success Index (England), Longcroft School and Sixth Form College ranks higher (63.9 vs 22.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Longcroft School and Sixth Form College and Withernsea High School?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Beverley and Withernsea in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Longcroft School and Sixth Form College: 722. Withernsea High School: 734. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Longcroft School and Sixth Form College and Withernsea High School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Longcroft School and Sixth Form College is 91st of 366 and Withernsea High School is 299th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).