Longhill Primary School
Kingston-upon-Hull, HU8 9RW · Kingston upon Hull, City of · primary school
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59th 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 — 6.2/10 against 782 of them, against 4.4/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 7 | 35% | 0.24 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Longhill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools). An Ofsted inspection took place in November 2025 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 296 pupils against a stated capacity of 276. 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 inspection is recent, what specific areas did the new report-card framework highlight for improvement? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Longhill Primary School
Overview
Longhill Primary School is described as a "caring and inclusive community" where pupils "feel safe" and "thrive." The report highlights that leaders have a "clear understanding" of the curriculum and that staff create a "calm and welcoming environment," particularly in the early years. While most pupils achieve well and behave positively, the inspection identifies specific areas requiring attention regarding attendance, early reading progress, and assessment consistency across the wider curriculum.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well-considered" with a "consistent lesson structure" that helps pupils recall prior learning in core subjects.
- Early years provision is strong, with children settling quickly in a "calm and welcoming environment" supported by "positive relationships."
- Inclusion is effective, with a "clear, step-by-step approach" supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities to access learning.
- Governance is "effective," with robust scrutiny from the local tier board and strong collaboration with the academy trust.
- Personal development is broad, helping pupils develop "confidence, resilience and respect for others" through a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must continue to implement their attendance strategy to reduce "persistent absence," particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
- Recent actions to strengthen phonics teaching need to be "fully embedded" so all pupils learn to read as quickly and fluently as they should.
- Assessment must be used "consistently and effectively across all wider curriculum subjects" to ensure teachers identify gaps and check knowledge retention.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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