Pearson Primary School
Hull, HU3 1TB · Kingston upon Hull, City of · primary school
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44th 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 — 6.0/10 against 1,928 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 | 53.0 · 24 | 40% | 0.96 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Pearson Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.0% 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 19.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Woollen Crafts, Paper Puzzle, Debate, Animation, Photography, and Comic Book Clubs. Sports include Table Tennis, Football, Cricket, Athletics, Rugby, Swimming, Orienteering, and Boccia. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 202 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 national median in core subjects? What specific support is available for children joining the breakfast or after-school clubs? How does the curriculum adapt for pupils with similar backgrounds to the current intake?
What Ofsted said about Pearson Primary School
Overview
Pearson Primary School is a highly inclusive academy where leaders maintain "very high expectations" for academic success alongside a strong focus on pupils’ consideration for others. The report highlights an "excellent" school community where pupils are "respectful, considerate and polite," resulting in outstanding behaviour and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils’ "behaviour and attitudes are excellent," with bullying being rare and handled effectively, ensuring children feel "safe and cared for."
- The curriculum in core subjects like mathematics and reading is "well established," with teachers making "careful decisions about the sequence of learning" to ensure knowledge retention.
- Early years provision is outstanding, with "skilled adults" ensuring children make the most of every learning moment and are "well prepared for the move into Year 1."
- Staff expertly adapt teaching to support disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, ensuring they enjoy the "same opportunities to take part in the curriculum as their peers."
- Leaders promote personal development "exceptionally well," providing a "wide range of well-thought-out and high-quality enrichment experiences."
Areas to improve
- In a few foundation subjects, such as design technology, the specific knowledge pupils should learn is "less clearly defined," hampering progress.
- Assessment approaches are not "consistently well used over a longer period of time" in some foundation subjects, preventing leaders from having a precise picture of long-term retention.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with "safeguarding children at the heart of the school’s ethos" and staff receiving relevant, up-to-date training.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 53% |
| 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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