Newland St John's Church of England Academy
Hull, HU6 7LS · Kingston upon Hull, City of · primary school
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45th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.2/10 against 2,938 of them, against 4.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Newland St John's Church of England Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 214 pupils against a stated capacity of 270. 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 close to the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Newland St John's Church of England Academy
Overview
The inspection judged the school’s overall effectiveness as ‘Good’, with all key areas rated similarly. Leaders have established a ‘kind and secure place’ where pupils are ‘focused and engaged’, upholding values of ‘Living together, learning together and shining together’. The report highlights a ‘renewed sense of stability’ following previous leadership changes, with staff feeling supported and workload reduced.
Strengths
- Pupils display ‘positive’ behaviour, are ‘kind and respectful’, and settle quickly, including those joining from abroad.
- The ‘carefully sequenced mathematics curriculum’ provides clarity, allowing pupils to ‘build on and remember previous learning’.
- Early years provision is strong, with staff prioritising language and social skills, resulting in children who are ‘confident, independent and engage well’.
- Reading is a priority, with consistent phonics delivery and swift identification of pupils needing extra support.
- Safeguarding arrangements are ‘effective’, with a ‘strong culture’ ensuring staff are vigilant and concerns are recorded in detail.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum in some foundation subjects, such as geography and design and technology, lacks clear breakdowns of key knowledge, meaning activities are not ‘precisely enough matched’ to intended outcomes.
- Pupils are not taught about ‘different family types and different relationships’, meaning they are ‘not being fully prepared for life in modern Britain’.
- Targets for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are not always shared with all staff, leading to learning that is ‘not always correctly matched to their specific needs’.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, noting that leaders ensure staff have the required knowledge to identify at-risk pupils and that concerns are reported swiftly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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