Paisley Primary School
Hull, HU3 6NJ · Kingston upon Hull, City of · primary school
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26th 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 1,756 of them, against 5.0/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 90 | 35% | 3.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Paisley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 12.0% achieved it, 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, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 319 pupils against a stated capacity of 390. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific areas did the June 2026 inspection highlight for improvement?
What Ofsted said about Paisley Primary School
Overview
Paisley Primary School is described as a “warm, ambitious and highly inclusive” institution where leaders have driven a “highly positive and sustained improvement journey.” The report highlights a “caring and deeply inclusive culture” that ensures pupils from diverse backgrounds feel valued, safe, and well-supported in their learning.
Strengths
- Early years provision is rated at a “Strong standard,” offering a “strong and secure start” with a curriculum focused on communication and language.
- Inclusion is rated at a “Strong standard,” with “timely and effective” support for vulnerable pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Leadership and governance are rated at a “Strong standard,” characterised by “clarity, ambition and a strong moral purpose” and effective collaboration with parents and partners.
- Personal development and wellbeing are rated at a “Strong standard,” helping pupils develop a “strong moral compass,” resilience, and an understanding of diversity.
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an “open culture” where concerns are actively identified and managed.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should “further strengthen the consistency of teaching” to ensure pupils’ outcomes at the end of key stage 2 continue to improve.
- Leaders should “continue to refine and target their attendance work” so that attendance for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, continues to rise.
Safeguarding
The report states that “safeguarding standards are met,” noting that leaders have established an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” and that “pupils are made safer and feel safe.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 42% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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