Stepney Primary School
Hull, HU5 1JJ · Kingston upon Hull, City of · primary school
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63rd 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 — 1.2/10 against 1,710 of them, against 1.3/10 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 | 29.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stepney Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 29.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% 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 (1.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join judo and dance clubs, and a breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 218 pupils against a stated capacity of 220. 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
With 29.0% meeting expected standards, what specific strategies are used to support pupils who are below the national median? How does the school track progress for those who did not reach the higher standard? What does the typical day look like for a child attending the breakfast club?
What Ofsted said about Stepney Primary School
Overview
Stepney Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, including the quality of education and leadership. The report describes a school where pupils feel safe, enjoy learning, and benefit from high expectations and positive relationships with staff. Leaders have established a well-sequenced curriculum that prepares pupils for their future lives through a wide range of academic and extra-curricular experiences.
Strengths
- Staff build positive relationships with pupils, who know they must have ‘kind words, kind hands and kind actions’.
- The curriculum is well-planned and matches national aims, with subject leaders identifying key knowledge for long-term retention.
- Reading is a priority from Nursery, with well-trained staff following a structured phonics programme.
- There is a strong approach to inclusion, with quick support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Leaders provide effective support for staff workload and ensure they receive necessary training and resources.
Areas to improve
- In mathematics, teachers do not always adapt learning well enough, leading to limited opportunities for pupils to deepen their understanding of key knowledge.
- Reading books are not matched closely enough to phonics ability for some pupils, preventing independent reading without adult support.
- Leaders do not ensure all parents fully understand the importance of daily attendance, and the impact of the attendance team’s work is limited.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders managing record-keeping vigilantly and ensuring staff receive regular training to identify and report concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 29% |
| 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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