St Mary Queen of Martyrs VC Academy
Hull, HU7 4BS · Kingston upon Hull, City of · primary school
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51st 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 — 3.5/10 against 2,470 of them, against 3.3/10 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% | 1.87 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.79 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary Queen of Martyrs VC 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 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Cafod Club and Mini Vinnies, with both a breakfast club and an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 338 pupils against a stated capacity of 280. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in maths? How has the teaching approach changed since the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Mary Queen of Martyrs VC Academy
Overview
St Mary Queen of Martyrs VC Academy continues to be a good school, where pupils feel happy, safe, and proud of their education. The inspection highlights strong behaviour, effective safeguarding, and high-quality teaching in core subjects like reading and mathematics. However, the report identifies specific areas for improvement in the sequencing and assessment of wider curriculum subjects, as well as the breadth of after-school activities.
Strengths
- Pupils’ behaviour is a strength, with students being "polite and respectful" and classrooms described as "very calm and productive places in which to learn."
- Reading is a high priority, with staff trained in phonics and books "carefully matched to the sounds that pupils know" to develop fluency.
- The mathematics curriculum is "carefully planned," featuring "rapid recaps" and "anchor tasks" that support pupils, including those with special educational needs.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with a "strong safeguarding team" and a "culture of vigilance" ensuring concerns are recorded and addressed.
- Staff morale is high, appreciating leaders’ efforts to manage workload within a "close, professional team."
Areas to improve
- In wider curriculum subjects such as history and design technology, the curriculum is "not well sequenced" and does not clearly identify what pupils need to know by the end of each year.
- Assessment approaches in the wider curriculum are "not precise enough," meaning gaps in pupils’ knowledge are not always identified and addressed.
- The breadth of after-school clubs is "not wide enough," limiting opportunities for pupils to access activities that interest them or stretch their talents.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, supported by comprehensive staff training, rigorous checks on adults, and a clear system for recording and passing on concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 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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