Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School — All-through School in Hessle

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Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School

Hessle, HU13 0JQ

1,856 Pupils

2,005 Capacity

3–19 Age Range

25.80% FSM %

933 Boys

923 Girls

About Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School

Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School is an Academies for pupils aged 3–19 based in East Riding of Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,856 pupils on roll. School capacity: 2,005. Current headteacher: William Nixon.

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	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	All-through
Status	Open
Local Authority	East Riding of Yorkshire
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	East Riding of Yorkshire
Parliamentary Constituency	Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice
Ward	Hessle
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE CONSORTIUM ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	17-08-2011
UKPRN	10034539
URN	137306
Data Last Updated	25-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Matt Benson	Chair of Local Governing Body	04/10/2018	16/09/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Ian Frankish	Chair of Local Governing Body	16/09/2025	01/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Gilly Stafford	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	01/09/2014	—	N/A
Mr Matt Benson	Local Governor	16/09/2025	03/10/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rachel Bird	Local Governor	13/03/2025	13/03/2028	Elected by parents
Mr Adam Brannon	Local Governor	24/10/2024	24/10/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Andrea Carlill	Local Governor	13/03/2025	13/03/2028	Elected by parents
Mrs Jade Clapham	Local Governor	16/09/2025	16/09/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Emma Collins	Local Governor	05/03/2025	05/03/2028	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Ian Frankish	Local Governor	01/09/2022	16/09/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Daniel Garton	Local Governor	18/07/2024	18/07/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Dean Grainger	Local Governor	08/12/2022	08/12/2026	Appointed by GB/board

Schools Nearby

St Anne's School and Sixth Form College

1.22 km • Hessle

Other

All Saints Church of England Junior Academy

1.5 km • Hessle

Other

All Saints Church of England Infant Academy

1.5 km • Hessle

Other

Tranby

1.69 km • Hull

Other

St Thomas More Voluntary Catholic Academy

2.54 km • Hull

Other

Christopher Pickering Primary School

2.7 km • Hull

Other

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of school is Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School?

Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Hessle, East Riding of Yorkshire.

How many pupils does Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School have?

Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School has 1,856 pupils, with a capacity of 2,005.

What is the age range at Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School?

Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.

What is the admissions policy at Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School?

The admissions policy at Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School is: Non-selective.

Who is the headteacher at Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School?

The Executive Headteacher at Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School is Mr William Nixon.

Where is Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School located?

Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School is at Tranby House, Heads Lane, Hessle, HU13 0JQ, in the East Riding of Yorkshire local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.

Does Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School have a sixth form?

Sixth form at Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School: Has a sixth form.

Is Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School currently open?

Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School is currently open.

Contact

Executive Headteacher

Mr William Nixon

Tranby House, Heads Lane, Hessle, HU13 0JQ

01482648604

www.thehessleacademy.co.uk

Location

Official Links

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Quick Summary

URN 137306

Status Open

Ofsted —

Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026