St Richard's VC Academy
Hull, HU9 5TE · Kingston upon Hull, City of · primary school
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43rd 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 — 6.2/10 against 1,344 of them, against 4.9/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Richard's VC Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 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 347 pupils against a stated capacity of 412. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available within the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in higher-standard attainment?
What Ofsted said about St Richard's VC Academy
Overview
St Richard’s VC Academy is described as a school where pupils become “curious and resilient learners” guided by the school’s ‘Star Values’. The report highlights that pupils are “highly respectful” and benefit from an “aspirational” environment with high expectations. Personal development is noted as particularly strong, with pupils showing “excellent awareness of strategies that promote mental health and well-being”.
Strengths
- The curriculum is clear, with staff using regular checks to “identify, and address, gaps in pupils’ learning”.
- Pupils achieve well in mathematics, confidently remembering vocabulary and developing “problem-solving skills”.
- Personal development is outstanding, with pupils participating in a “wide range of extra-curricular experiences” and showing care for peers with additional needs.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “well supported” and can access the curriculum effectively alongside peers.
- Leaders have established a “strong team culture” where staff feel valued and workload is considered.
Areas to improve
- The implementation of the phonics programme is “not as consistent as it needs to be”, meaning some pupils cannot read certain sounds confidently.
- The school should ensure adults “carefully check that all pupils know the sounds they are learning” and review phonics training for staff.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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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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