Appleton Primary School
About Appleton Primary School
Appleton Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 58 applications for just 16 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 3.63. All 16 first-preference applicants received offers, which suggests that for those who list it as their top choice, the school is a realistic option. ParentView data is not available in the school’s records, but the high demand alone signals strong local confidence. Headteacher Mary Langton leads a mixed, state primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery provision on site. The school has capacity for 320 pupils but currently enrols 224, meaning there is room to grow. Around 34% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average and reflects the school’s inclusive intake. The school does not have a religious character, so it draws families from a broad cross-section of the community in Kingston upon Hull.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Nov 2021Latest monitoring visit (25 Nov 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 27 Jun 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:30
Breakfast club
08:00-08:30
Source: appletonprimary.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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