St Nicholas Primary School
Kingston-upon-Hull, HU6 7RH · Kingston upon Hull, City of · primary school
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11th 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 — 9.7/10 against 3,182 of them, against 9.3/10 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 | 85.0 · 94 | 40% | 3.75 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Nicholas Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 85.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 19.0%, against a national median of 7%. 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 (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 199 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Nicholas Primary School
Overview
St Nicholas Primary School continues to be a good school, described as “well-organised and welcoming” with a “huge heart.” Pupils are well cared for, enjoy polite relationships with staff, and benefit from an ambitious curriculum that prioritises reading and clear knowledge retention.
Strengths
- The school has established an “ambitious curriculum” where leaders clearly identify important knowledge and challenging vocabulary for pupils to master.
- Reading is a high priority, with children starting to learn to read in Reception using books that “closely match the sounds they know.”
- Strong relationships with parents are established early, and the environment provides “rich opportunities” for developing early language skills.
- Behaviour is good, with bullying being rare; pupils know who to approach for concerns and appreciate support systems like the ‘worry monster’.
- Staff feel valued within a “strong team culture,” and the academy trust provides effective challenge and support for leaders.
Areas to improve
- Some teachers do not check whether pupils understand what they are being taught carefully enough, meaning some pupils find work too hard.
- Plans to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) do not provide sufficient detail, preventing leaders from ensuring support is precisely matched to individual needs.
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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 79% |
| 2024/25 | 85% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,323 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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