St James' Church of England Academy
Hull, HU7 6BD · Kingston upon Hull, City of · primary school
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38th 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 — 6.5/10 against 2,013 of them, against 5.4/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St James' 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 to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 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 197 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about St James' Church of England Academy
Overview
St James’ Church of England Academy continues to be a good school, providing a welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and valued. The report highlights an ambitious curriculum and strong focus on personal development, supported by effective leadership and governance.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "welcoming environment" underpinned by a Christian ethos that emphasises "respect, kindness and perseverance".
- Behaviour is positive, with adults dealing with infrequent poor behaviour effectively, ensuring pupils "feel safe in school".
- Teachers prioritise the teaching of important vocabulary and use a "consistent approach" to help pupils develop secure knowledge.
- The school has "effective systems for identifying the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)" and works well with external agencies.
- Pupils undertake various leadership roles, allowing them to "make a positive contribution to the school and wider community".
Areas to improve
- Teachers should "effectively check pupils’ understanding and adapt their teaching" to avoid missing opportunities to correct misconceptions.
- The trust should ensure new leaders are supported to "successfully embed recent initiatives" and curriculum changes.
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 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
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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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