Appleton Primary School
70%
Capacity
224
Pupils
3.6x
Demand
About Appleton Primary School
Appleton Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Kingston upon Hull, City of community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 224 pupils on roll, operating at 70% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Appleton Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Mary Langton, it falls under Kingston upon Hull, City of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7319th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 44th out of 69 in Kingston upon Hull, City of.
Appleton Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 58 applications for 16 places, making it 3.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
Appleton Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.0/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Appleton Primary School include Forest School, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Netball, Dance, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Book Club, Choir, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kingston upon Hull, City of, Appleton Primary School is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Appleton Road, Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU5 4PG |
| Headteacher | Mary Langton |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Number of Pupils | 224 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 34.0% |
| School Capacity | 224 / 320 (70% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (25 Nov 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 27 Jun 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (61%)
7319th of 13,686
Nationally
772nd of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
44th of 69
In Kingston upon Hull, City of
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
61%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
61%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
58
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (28% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Appleton Road, Hull
Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU5 4PG
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