What did Ofsted judge Goole Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Goole Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Goole Academy?

Goole Academy has 1,348 pupils on roll.

What ages does Goole Academy take?

Goole Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Goole Academy located?

Goole Academy is located in Goole, DN14 6AN, East Riding of Yorkshire.

How do I apply to Goole Academy?

Goole Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How far from Goole Academy were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Goole Academy for 2026-27 (Year 7) was 9.872 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Year 7 places decided at Goole Academy?

When Goole Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Places will first be allocated to children who are looked after by a local authority and to children who were previously looked after, including children who were previously looked after outside England, but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a Child Arrangements Order or Special Guardianship Order; 2. Catchment area — Places will next be allocated to children who live in the school's designated catchment area. The child concerned must be resident in the catchment area by 9 January 2026 to qualify under this criterion in the normal secondary admissions round; 3. Sibling — Places will next be allocated to children who will have a sibling attending the school in years 7-11 at the time of admission, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 210 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If the measurement of the distance from home to school above does not distinguish between two or more applicants with equal priority, random allocation will be used as the final tie-breaker, and independently verified.

What is the largest ethnic background at Goole Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 75.1% of pupils at Goole Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Goole Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

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How far did offers reach?

9.872miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Goole Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Goole Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Places will first be allocated to children who are looked after by a local authority and to children who were previously looked after, including children who were previously looked after outside England, but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a Child Arrangements Order or Special Guardianship Order.
2Catchment area — Places will next be allocated to children who live in the school's designated catchment area. The child concerned must be resident in the catchment area by 9 January 2026 to qualify under this criterion in the normal secondary admissions round.
3Sibling — Places will next be allocated to children who will have a sibling attending the school in years 7-11 at the time of admission.
4Named feeder schools — Places will next be allocated to children who attend one of the school's named feeder junior or primary schools. Attending a feeder school does not guarantee a child a place at the secondary school.
5Distance — Places will next be allocated to those children who live closest to the school. The distance from the child's home to the school will be measured and priority will be given to those living nearest to the school.

If two applications tie: If the measurement of the distance from home to school above does not distinguish between two or more applicants with equal priority, random allocation will be used as the final tie-breaker, and independently verified.

Catchment area map attached to policy but not reproduced in text. Children with an EHCP naming the school are admitted before other applications, per statutory requirement noted in the document.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Goole Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Goole Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Goole Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Goole Academy?: Goole Academy has 1,348 pupils on roll.
What ages does Goole Academy take?: Goole Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Goole Academy located?: Goole Academy is located in Goole, DN14 6AN, East Riding of Yorkshire.
How do I apply to Goole Academy?: Goole Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How far from Goole Academy were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Goole Academy for 2026-27 (Year 7) was 9.872 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at Goole Academy?: When Goole Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Places will first be allocated to children who are looked after by a local authority and to children who were previously looked after, including children who were previously looked after outside England, but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a Child Arrangements Order or Special Guardianship Order; 2. Catchment area — Places will next be allocated to children who live in the school's designated catchment area. The child concerned must be resident in the catchment area by 9 January 2026 to qualify under this criterion in the normal secondary admissions round; 3. Sibling — Places will next be allocated to children who will have a sibling attending the school in years 7-11 at the time of admission, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 210 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If the measurement of the distance from home to school above does not distinguish between two or more applicants with equal priority, random allocation will be used as the final tie-breaker, and independently verified.
What is the largest ethnic background at Goole Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 75.1% of pupils at Goole Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Connected nurseries & schools

Feeder schools & nurseries

Children attending these settings are given priority in this school's admissions.

Boothferry Primary School

Primary

Good

Hook Church of England Primary School

Primary

Requires improvement

Kingsway Primary School

Primary

Good

Marshlands Primary School

Primary

Good

Swinefleet Primary School

Primary

Good

Airmyn Park Primary School

Primary

Parkside Primary School

Primary

Reedness Primary School

Primary

Links are derived from Ofsted registration addresses and published admission arrangements. Always confirm current arrangements with the school.

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Nearby schools within 5 km

Howden School — secondary in East Riding of Yorkshire4.8 km away

How far did offers reach?

9.872miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Year 7). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Goole Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Goole Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — Places will first be allocated to children who are looked after by a local authority and to children who were previously looked after, including children who were previously looked after outside England, but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a Child Arrangements Order or Special Guardianship Order.
2Catchment area — Places will next be allocated to children who live in the school's designated catchment area. The child concerned must be resident in the catchment area by 9 January 2026 to qualify under this criterion in the normal secondary admissions round.
3Sibling — Places will next be allocated to children who will have a sibling attending the school in years 7-11 at the time of admission.
4Named feeder schools — Places will next be allocated to children who attend one of the school's named feeder junior or primary schools. Attending a feeder school does not guarantee a child a place at the secondary school.
5Distance — Places will next be allocated to those children who live closest to the school. The distance from the child's home to the school will be measured and priority will be given to those living nearest to the school.

Catchment area map attached to policy but not reproduced in text. Children with an EHCP naming the school are admitted before other applications, per statutory requirement noted in the document.

Goole Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Goole Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Goole Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in September 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Goole Academy?: Goole Academy has 1,348 pupils on roll.
What ages does Goole Academy take?: Goole Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Goole Academy located?: Goole Academy is located in Goole, DN14 6AN, East Riding of Yorkshire.
How do I apply to Goole Academy?: Goole Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How far from Goole Academy were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Goole Academy for 2026-27 (Year 7) was 9.872 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 7 places decided at Goole Academy?: When Goole Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — Places will first be allocated to children who are looked after by a local authority and to children who were previously looked after, including children who were previously looked after outside England, but ceased to be so because they were adopted or became subject to a Child Arrangements Order or Special Guardianship Order; 2. Catchment area — Places will next be allocated to children who live in the school's designated catchment area. The child concerned must be resident in the catchment area by 9 January 2026 to qualify under this criterion in the normal secondary admissions round; 3. Sibling — Places will next be allocated to children who will have a sibling attending the school in years 7-11 at the time of admission, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 210 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If the measurement of the distance from home to school above does not distinguish between two or more applicants with equal priority, random allocation will be used as the final tie-breaker, and independently verified.
What is the largest ethnic background at Goole Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 75.1% of pupils at Goole Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Same phase, ranked by distance and how closely they match.

Connected nurseries & schools

Feeder schools & nurseries

Children attending these settings are given priority in this school's admissions.

Boothferry Primary School

Primary

Good

Hook Church of England Primary School

Primary

Requires improvement

Kingsway Primary School

Primary

Good

Marshlands Primary School

Primary

Good

Swinefleet Primary School

Primary

Good

Airmyn Park Primary School

Primary

Parkside Primary School

Primary

Reedness Primary School

Primary

Links are derived from Ofsted registration addresses and published admission arrangements. Always confirm current arrangements with the school.

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Howden School — secondary in East Riding of Yorkshire4.8 km away

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Goole Academy: key facts

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