SchoolScoresVictoria Dock Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of THE CONSTELLATION TRUST
South Bridge Road, Victoria Dock, Hull, HU9 1TL
01482 598200 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 20 February 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 11 July 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
75 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
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 19th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hull. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 90% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 17th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hull. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 19th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hull. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 85% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 36 parents whose child had been bullied 14th highest of 19 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hull. Higher than 24% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 44% | 50% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 63 parents who had raised a concern 17th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hull. Higher than 30% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 75% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 19th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hull. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83%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
42 pupils in this year group.
62% — 4 points below the Kingston upon Hull, City of average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kingston upon Hull, City of | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 62% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 74% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 79% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 69% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 44 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 42 |
| Of those, offered a place | 42 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 49 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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 16 places for speech, language and communication needs; Autism; Moderate learning difficulties; Severe learning difficulties. 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 81st highest of 87 state primary schools in Hull. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.3% | 36.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 9th highest of 87 state primary schools in Hull. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.1% | 4.3%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 64th highest of 87 state primary schools in Hull. Higher than 30% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.5% | 15.4%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 15th highest of 87 state primary schools in Hull. Higher than 82% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 35.1% | 20.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 25th lowest of 87 state primary schools in Hull. Lower than 65% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 33rd lowest of 87 state primary schools in Hull. Lower than 54% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.1% | 14.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 41st lowest of 87 state primary schools in Hull. Lower than 58% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 37th lowest of 87 state primary schools in Hull. Lower than 64% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 70th highest of 87 state primary schools in Hull. Higher than 22% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.9 | 20.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 40th highest of 87 state primary schools in Hull. Higher than 37% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 36th highest of 82 state primary schools in Hull. Higher than 51% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 12.7% | 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
- Craven Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2016), confirmed 2022 · 85% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- Buckingham Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Estcourt Primary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Clifton Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Adelaide Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mersey Primary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), improved significantly 2025 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Collingwood Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pearson Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stepney Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 29% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Victoria Dock Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Victoria Dock Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 20 February 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 11 July 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Victoria Dock Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Victoria Dock Primary School?
83% of the 75 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Victoria Dock Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Victoria Dock Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 42 families put Victoria Dock Primary School as their first choice for 44 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 42 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 144673.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.