Adelaide Primary School
Hull, HU3 2RA · Kingston upon Hull, City of · primary school
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33rd of 70 primary schools in Kingston upon Hull, City of we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.0/10 against 845 of them, against 6.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Adelaide Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 12.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Drama, Film, Lego, Cooking, Calm, and Colouring clubs, or play football and netball. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 444 pupils against a stated capacity of 405. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the last inspection was in 2022, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standards in maths?
What Ofsted said about Adelaide Primary School
Overview
Adelaide Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as a "credit to their school community." Staff wholeheartedly embrace the challenges of the diverse population, ensuring every pupil develops their character to become a "successful citizen." The report highlights a positive environment where pupils feel safe, cared for, and happy, supported by exemplary behaviour and strong leadership.
Strengths
- Behaviour is "exemplary," with pupils focusing in lessons and showing respect without prompting.
- The distinctive ‘Adelaide Curriculum Experience’ (ACE) is progressive, with careful adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- Mathematics teaching is a strength, using a mastery curriculum that challenges all pupils and ensures retention of key number facts.
- Pupils feel safe due to effective well-being checks, such as emotional barometers and the "class worry monster."
- Staff feel "valued, supported and respected," benefiting from extensive coaching programmes that boost confidence and subject knowledge.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure consistency of practice as staff embed the new phonics scheme, as some have not yet taught it with fidelity.
- Leaders need to refine the ‘sticky knowledge’ in some units to reduce inconsistencies and ensure pupils secure the right essential knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with all staff trained and pupils knowing they can trust every adult in school to help if they are worried.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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