Ainthorpe Primary School
Hull, HU5 5EB · Kingston upon Hull, City of · primary school
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34th 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 — 7.2/10 against 1,964 of them, against 6.0/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ainthorpe Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 295 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes across the different year groups?
What Ofsted said about Ainthorpe Primary School
Overview
Pupils feel happy and safe in a "wonderfully caring and supportive environment" where relationships are excellent. The school delivers an ambitious curriculum with a strong focus on reading, resulting in high levels of pupil confidence, resilience, and personal development.
Strengths
- Behaviour is described as "exceptional," with bullying being "extremely rare" and pupils showing great respect for one another.
- Staff maintain an "absolute focus on developing a love of reading," ensuring all pupils learn to read quickly through consistent, well-trained support.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive "excellent support," with the curriculum carefully adapted to help them achieve well.
- The personal development programme is "impressive," thoroughly preparing pupils for life in modern Britain with a strong understanding of equality and British values.
- Staff morale is high, with leaders being "mindful of their workload" and governors providing effective challenge and support.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers introduce new content before pupils have secured prior knowledge; they should use assessment to pinpoint what pupils know before moving on.
- Curriculum thinking in the early years is "not precise enough," meaning some children do not secure the fundamental building blocks needed for Year 1.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" and clear procedures for reporting concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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