SchoolScoresAppleton Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of THE CONSTELLATION TRUST
Appleton Road, Hull, HU5 4PG
01482 343507 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 27 January 2026 , published 19 April 2026.
In short: 6 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
32 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Hull comparisons use the 7 of its 87 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 80 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Hull | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hull. Higher than 32% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 75% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hull. Higher than 40% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 75% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hull. Higher than 10% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 63% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 30 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hull. Higher than 17% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 61% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 10 parents of children with SEND Higher than 64% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | – | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hull. Higher than 48% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 72% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 14%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Hull figures pool parents at the Hull schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
24 pupils in this year group.
67% — about the same as the Kingston upon Hull, City of average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 79% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 71% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Kingston upon Hull, City of. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 16 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 14 |
| Of those, offered a place | 14 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 47 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 43rd highest of 87 state primary schools in Hull. Higher than 73% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 34.4% | 36.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 14th highest of 87 state primary schools in Hull. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 20th highest of 87 state primary schools in Hull. Higher than 76% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.8% | 15.4%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 33rd highest of 87 state primary schools in Hull. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.3% | 20.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 82nd lowest of 87 state primary schools in Hull. Lower than 9% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.2% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 78th lowest of 87 state primary schools in Hull. Lower than 12% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 20.9% | 14.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 87 state primary schools in Hull. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 87 state primary schools in Hull. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 63rd highest of 87 state primary schools in Hull. Higher than 31% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.0 | 20.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 68th highest of 87 state primary schools in Hull. Higher than 14% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.4 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 49th highest of 82 state primary schools in Hull. Higher than 31% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.8% | 12.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Priory Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Croxby Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bricknell Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wold Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021), confirmed 2025 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lift Hall Road 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ainthorpe Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sidmouth Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Acre Heads Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eastfield Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thoresby Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Appleton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Appleton Primary School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 27 January 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 6 expected, 1 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Appleton Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Appleton Primary School?
91% of the 32 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Appleton Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Appleton Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 14 families put Appleton Primary School as their first choice for 16 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 14 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 140229.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.