Buckingham Primary Academy
Hull, HU8 8UG · Kingston upon Hull, City of · primary school
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28th 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 — 8.1/10 against 1,273 of them, against 6.6/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 21.0 · 93 | 25% | 2.32 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Buckingham Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. 21.0% reached the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join table tennis, dance, chess, EAL, and Lexia clubs, or play football. Trips include visits to the Albermarle Music Centre, Connexin Live, East Park Animal Education Centre, Kingswood, Dearne Valley Activity Centre, London museums, theatres, and The Big Malarkey Festival. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 229 pupils against a stated capacity of 350. 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 in the EAL club to ensure they keep up with the core curriculum? What specific activities are included in the after-school club for children who attend? How does the school maintain the high standard in maths seen in the recent inspection?
What Ofsted said about Buckingham Primary Academy
Overview
Buckingham Primary Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils enjoy learning in a supportive environment where staff provide the necessary help for them to succeed and feel safe. The school continues to deliver an ambitious curriculum, with most pupils achieving well, though some recent improvements are still being fully realised.
Strengths
- Pupils are polite, friendly, and interact respectfully, meeting the school’s high behavioural expectations consistently.
- Teachers possess strong subject knowledge, model accurate vocabulary, and effectively check for gaps in learning to adjust teaching.
- The early years provision offers high-quality support, ensuring children are well prepared for key stage 1.
- Effective systems are in place to identify and support pupils with additional needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Governors have a secure understanding of the school’s work and provide valuable support and training to staff.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure that curriculum improvements are sustained so that pupils achieve consistently highly across all areas, as the impact is not yet consistently realised in national assessments.
- The school should embed recent improvements to attendance systems to ensure early reductions in absence are sustained, as rates remain higher than local and national averages.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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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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