Wold Academy
Hull, HU5 5QG · Kingston upon Hull, City of · primary school
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22nd 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 — 8.6/10 against 2,451 of them, against 7.5/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 40% | 3.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wold Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join a choir, enter DT competitions, and attend craft events. Sports include gymnastics, dance, athletics, and outdoor games. Trips visit East Hull Community Farm, Sirius, Aqua greens, and the Reservoir.
Getting in
The published school roll is 387 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 support is available for children who need extra help in writing?
What Ofsted said about Wold Academy
Overview
Wold Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school is described as an “extremely warm and caring” environment where pupils enjoy learning and achieve well in their personal development. Leaders have strengthened the curriculum, ensuring staff deliver it effectively with clear guidance.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “broad and ambitious,” providing pupils with the skills and knowledge to become “successful, happy and well-rounded citizens.”
- Staff teach phonics effectively, fostering a “love of reading” from the start, with Reception staff noted as experts in developing communication skills.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified promptly and receive tailored in-class support, allowing them to learn alongside peers.
- Teachers in mathematics and English use assessment checks well to identify and close gaps in knowledge immediately.
- The school offers many enrichment opportunities, including clubs, trips, and residential visits, which broaden pupils’ understanding of the world.
Areas to improve
- In some wider curriculum lessons, teachers do not use assessment checks as effectively, meaning pupils may move on to new learning before they are ready.
- Approaches to reducing the absence of pupils with SEND are not as effective as they could be, risking these pupils falling behind their peers.
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 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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