Open State Secondary Mixed

Bridlington School

Bessingby Road, Bridlington, YO16 4QU
952 Pupils
1,249 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
52.40% FSM %
509 Boys
443 Girls
About Bridlington School

Bridlington School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 11–18 based in East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 952 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,249. Current headteacher: Kate Parker-Randall.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with East Riding of Yorkshire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority East Riding of Yorkshire
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District East Riding of Yorkshire
Parliamentary Constituency Bridlington and The Wolds
Ward Bridlington South
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10000879
URN 118111
Data Last Updated 19-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Philip White Chair of Governors 11/07/2024 28/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Baldock Governor 07/01/2009 18/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Julia Barber Governor 28/06/2022 27/06/2026 Elected by school staff
Miss Natalie Blades Governor 25/02/2025 24/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Hayley Brewis Governor 25/02/2025 24/02/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Steven Duke Governor 14/09/2022 13/09/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Michael Heslop-Mullens Governor 11/12/2012 12/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Howley Governor 25/02/2025 24/02/2029 Elected by parents
Dr Julia Lawrence Governor 14/09/2022 13/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Margaret Masters Governor 25/02/2010 06/01/2029 Appointed by LA
Ms Jane Reynolds Governor 10/07/2024 10/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Alex Shepherd Governor 26/02/2024 25/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Bridlington School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire.
Bridlington School has 952 pupils, with a capacity of 1,249.
Bridlington School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Bridlington School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Bridlington School is Mrs Kate Parker-Randall.
Bridlington School is at Bessingby Road, Bridlington, YO16 4QU, in the East Riding of Yorkshire local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Bridlington School: Has a sixth form.
Bridlington School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Kate Parker-Randall
Bessingby Road, Bridlington, YO16 4QU
Location
Quick Summary
URN 118111
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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