Christopher Pickering Primary School
Hull, HU4 7EB · Kingston upon Hull, City of · primary school
5th 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 — 9.4/10 against 1,987 of them, against 8.4/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Get to know the school
How it's doing. In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom. Pupils participate in Mini Marathon, Cosmic Yoga, Bikeability, and Balance bike activities, alongside Forest School trips. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in. The school has 451 pupils in a building with 420 places, meaning it is over capacity by 31. This means places are competitive.
Worth asking on a visit. How does the school manage the daily routine when operating 31 pupils over its stated capacity? What specific support is offered to help pupils progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support families?
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