Christopher Pickering Primary School

About Christopher Pickering Primary School

Christopher Pickering Primary School in Hull has been rated Outstanding across every category in its most recent Ofsted inspection, a significant jump from its previous Good rating in 2013. The inspection, carried out in 2023, awarded top marks for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. That academic strength is backed up by the school’s Key Stage 2 results for 2023/24, which place it firmly among the best in the local authority. With 79% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, the school sits well above the Kingston upon Hull average of 65%. That performance ranks it 9th out of 69 primary schools in the area, putting it in the top 13% locally and the top 12% nationally.

Digging into the detail, the school’s strongest subject at KS2 is reading, where 86% of pupils met the expected standard and 60% achieved the higher standard. Maths also performs strongly, with 84% at expected and 49% at the higher level, and the average maths score of 109 is notably above the national benchmark. Writing is slightly lower but still solid, with 81% at expected and 19% at the higher standard. The proportion of pupils reaching the higher standard across all three subjects sits at 19%, which is respectable given that over a third of pupils (36.3%) are eligible for free school meals. The school’s overall ranking score of 79 places it just behind top local peers like Bricknell Primary and Collingwood Primary, but it remains one of only 12 Outstanding-rated primaries out of 70 in the authority.

The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26, with 81 applications for 57 places and 56 offers made to first-preference families, so early application is essential. Facilities include a sports hall, outdoor playground, forest school, sensory room and a chapel, while sports on offer range from swimming and athletics to netball and cricket. There is a broad selection of clubs including drama, choir, chess, book club and eco club. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists support for specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language challenges, hearing impairment and autistic spectrum disorder. With nursery provision on site and no sixth form, it serves children from age 3 to 11. This is a school that combines strong academic outcomes with a wide range of enrichment and well-documented SEND support, making it a strong choice for families in the Hull area who want a proven track record and a well-resourced environment.

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