Thorpepark Academy
Hull, HU6 9EG · Kingston upon Hull, City of · primary school
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54th 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 — 4.4/10 against 527 of them, against 2.9/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Thorpepark Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 6.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the School Council and Reading Club, participate in Dance Boxing and Biking, and access both breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 638 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 manage class sizes when operating significantly above its designated capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in literacy? How are the breakfast and after-school clubs structured to support daily routines?
What Ofsted said about Thorpepark Academy
Overview
Thorpepark Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school provides a high-quality education where pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve well and behave calmly. Leaders demonstrate a clear moral imperative to provide the best opportunities for pupils, supported by robust systems of accountability from the trust.
Strengths
- Pupils are taught a "carefully constructed and ambitious" curriculum that includes local history and artists, helping them develop understanding over time.
- The school prioritises reading, with recent changes to the phonics curriculum having a "positive impact" and staff teaching with precision.
- A culture of high attendance is developing, with persistent absenteeism decreasing as the school works with external agencies to overcome barriers.
- Pupils receive a broad education that helps them understand wider society, keep themselves safe, and develop "aspiration and ambition for their own future."
- Staff create an environment of high expectations underpinned by a belief that all pupils can achieve, skilfully supporting those who need extra help with behaviour.
Areas to improve
- Teaching does not always enable pupils to use subject-specific vocabulary accurately, which limits their ability to articulate their understanding; the school should refine pedagogical approaches to support consistent implementation.
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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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