Spring Cottage Primary School
Hull, HU8 9JH · Kingston upon Hull, City of · primary school
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3rd 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 — 9.3/10 against 4,240 of them, against 9.2/10 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 | 88.0 · 96 | 40% | 3.85 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Spring Cottage Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 88.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 16.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2024. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 492 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 manage class sizes when the total roll exceeds the designated place count? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard in their assessments?
What Ofsted said about Spring Cottage Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where “Spring Cottage values of respect, determination and happiness underpin everything everyone does.” Pupils demonstrate “exemplary levels of respect” and benefit from an “exceptional curriculum” designed to meet the community’s specific needs. The inspection highlights a highly inclusive environment with strong pastoral support, including the positive impact of the school dog on pupil well-being.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “incredibly ambitious,” with knowledge, skills, and vocabulary “sequenced effectively from Nursery to Year 6.”
- Teachers provide “high-quality oral feedback” and use quizzes to check for gaps in long-term memory retention.
- Early reading is prioritised through daily story sessions and personalised phonics support for those needing extra help.
- Two specially resourced provisions offer “exceptional learning support” for pupils with autism or communication needs.
- Pupils engage in “open floor discussions” and character-building activities like the “50 things to do” before leaving Year 6.
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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 86% |
| 2024/25 | 88% |
| 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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