Thanet Primary School
Hull, HU9 4AY · Kingston upon Hull, City of · primary school
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46th 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 — 5.4/10 against 1,546 of them, against 4.4/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 41% | 1.20 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.67 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Thanet Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% 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 it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 382 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 take place during the after-school club? How has the teaching approach changed since the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Thanet Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils enjoy attending and feel safe, supported by core values of "respect, honesty, friendship, kindness and responsibility." Staff maintain positive relationships with pupils, who behave well and display "positive attitudes to learning." The school is judged as "Good" across all categories, including overall effectiveness, with leaders demonstrating a "strong vision for improvement."
Strengths
- The English curriculum is "well designed," fostering a "love of reading" through high-quality texts that link across subjects.
- Mathematics is a "strength," with pupils developing "speed and fluency" in mental arithmetic and applying knowledge to solve problems.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "included well," receiving effective adaptations to ensure equal opportunities.
- Leaders provide "timely support" for families, and staff are described as "approachable" and considerate of workload.
- The science curriculum is "well planned and sequenced," resulting in teachers who "feel confident" and pupils who are "enthusiastic."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure the revised curriculum for subjects beyond English and mathematics is "implemented well" to help pupils build on prior knowledge.
- Curriculum leaders need to work more closely with early years staff to "strengthen curriculum links" between early years and key stages 1 and 2.
- Leaders should explore further methods to communicate with parents and "swiftly address" concerns raised by a small minority.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with leaders ensuring pupils and families receive necessary help and support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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