Mersey Primary Academy
Hull, HU8 8TX · Kingston upon Hull, City of · primary school
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13th 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 — 9.7/10 against 1,954 of them, against 9.0/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 23.0 · 95 | 25% | 2.37 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mersey Primary Academy overview
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%. For the higher standard, the figure was 23.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art Club, Just Dance, OPAL play, Fun Club, and Musical Theatre. They participate in Delta Games and use the Hull Music Service. Trips include visits to Dallowgill and London.
Getting in
The published school roll is 211 pupils against a stated capacity of 230. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the OPAL play provision? How are places allocated if demand exceeds the 19 spare spots?
What Ofsted said about Mersey Primary Academy
Overview
Evidence from this ungraded inspection suggests the school’s work “may have improved significantly across all areas” since the previous inspection, prompting a future graded inspection. The report describes a “friendly and inclusive” environment where pupils are “extremely proud” and demonstrate “politeness and good manners.” Staff provide “focused and effective pastoral support,” ensuring pupils are “safe, happy, and thriving.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “highly ambitious” with a clear structure that allows teachers to “quickly address any gaps in their knowledge.”
- Reading is a “high priority,” featuring a “culture of reading for pleasure” and a phonics programme “taught consistently well.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive “purposeful, highly effective support” and learn alongside peers.
- Children in early years get a “flying start” in a “stimulating, language-rich environment.”
- The school offers “exceptional enrichment opportunities,” including residential visits and a “comprehensive and coherent” personal, social and health education curriculum.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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