SchoolScoresSpring Cottage Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Dressay Grove, Spring Cottage Estate, Hull, HU8 9JH
01482 794183 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 29 November 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
108 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Hull comparisons use the 39 of its 87 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 48 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 Joint 8th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hull. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 90% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 12th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hull. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 6th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hull. Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 85% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 39 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hull. Higher than 72% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 50% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 75 parents who had raised a concern Joint 8th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hull. Higher than 48% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 75% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hull. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 83% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
64 pupils in this year group.
88% — 22 points above the Kingston upon Hull, City of average, and 26 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 88% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 16% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 88% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 89% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 89% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 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 about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 59 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 80 |
| Of those, offered a place | 59 (74%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 120 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.4
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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision and a SEN unit with 20 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 76th highest of 87 state primary schools in Hull. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.8% | 36.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 87 state primary schools in Hull. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.0% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 69th highest of 87 state primary schools in Hull. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.0% | 15.4%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 63rd highest of 87 state primary schools in Hull. Higher than 26% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 20.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 20th lowest of 87 state primary schools in Hull. Lower than 69% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 11th lowest of 87 state primary schools in Hull. Lower than 78% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.2% | 14.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 60th lowest of 87 state primary schools in Hull. Lower than 41% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.6 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 42nd lowest of 87 state primary schools in Hull. Lower than 62% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.4% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 44th highest of 87 state primary schools in Hull. Higher than 50% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.6 | 20.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 66th highest of 87 state primary schools in Hull. Higher than 16% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.6 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 21st highest of 82 state primary schools in Hull. Higher than 67% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 17.7% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Neasden Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- East Park Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ings Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- St James' CofE Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bellfield Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Biggin Hill Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dorchester Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Longhill Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Maybury Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), improved significantly 2025 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wansbeck Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Spring Cottage Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Spring Cottage Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 29 November 2023.
How did Spring Cottage Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 88% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 26 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Spring Cottage Primary School?
96% of the 108 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Spring Cottage Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Spring Cottage Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 80 families put Spring Cottage Primary School as their first choice for 59 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 59 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 140587.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.