Kelvin Hall School
Hull, HU5 4QH · Kingston upon Hull, City of · secondary school
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5th of 13 secondary 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 — 5.2/10 against 643 of them, against 3.8/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 43.8 · 47 | 30% | 1.40 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.4 · 21 | 25% | 0.52 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.9 · 55 | 10% | 0.55 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kelvin Hall School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.4 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers music tuition, ensembles, and concerts. It also provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,593 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,615. 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 to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support pupil wellbeing?
What Ofsted said about Kelvin Hall School
Overview
Kelvin Hall School is described as a "welcoming place" where staff and pupils share relationships built on "mutual respect." The report highlights a "rich personal development offer" and effective support for pupils with special educational needs, though it notes that some curriculum areas lack the continuity required for consistent progress.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "rich personal development offer" that includes "inspiring pupil performances" and prepares them well for life beyond school.
- Support for pupils with SEND is "well thought out," with staff using individual education plans effectively to enable these pupils to "learn well" alongside peers.
- Leaders have developed an "effective graduated approach to improve attendance," including innovative measures like morning check-ins and a therapy dog.
- The school fosters a positive culture where pupils feel safe, with bullying occurring "infrequently" and clear systems in place for seeking support.
Areas to improve
- The organisation of the curriculum at key stage 3 means pupils do not always learn in a "continuous way," hindering their ability to "know more and remember more consistently."
- The curriculum’s impact does not consistently fulfil the school’s intent, as disadvantaged pupils and the most able do not always "progress as well as expected."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.0 |
| 2024/25 | 42.2 |
| 2025/26 | 46.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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