Cleeve Primary School

About Cleeve Primary School

Cleeve Primary School in Hull holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across both its most recent inspections. The school’s most informative exam metric is the percentage of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which stands at 56%. This is below the local authority average of 65% for primary schools, placing Cleeve 57th out of 69 schools in Kingston upon Hull. The school’s ranking in the bottom 50% nationally reflects this, though it’s worth noting that individual subject results tell a more mixed story: 75% of pupils met the expected standard in maths, and average scores in both reading and maths sit at 104. A smaller proportion, 11%, reached the higher standard across all three subjects, while 25% did so in maths alone. The school’s early years provision was rated Outstanding in the most recent graded inspection, which is a strong foundation for the youngest children.

Looking more closely at the academic picture, Cleeve’s results show a clear strength in maths compared with literacy. While 75% of pupils achieved the expected standard in maths, only 62% did so in reading and 65% in writing. The proportion reaching the higher standard in reading (38%) is notably higher than in writing (11%) or maths (25%), suggesting that while many children read well, fewer are able to translate that into written work at the same level. The school’s Progress 8 scores are not available, so it’s difficult to judge how much value the school adds relative to pupils’ starting points. However, the high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals (61.8%) is a significant contextual factor; schools with similar intakes often face additional challenges in achieving top-tier results. Cleeve’s overall Good rating from Ofsted, combined with an Outstanding early years judgement, indicates that the school provides a solid standard of education, particularly for its youngest pupils.

Cleeve Primary is a larger-than-average state school with 380 pupils against a capacity of 420, and it was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 55 applications for 24 places. The school offers a nursery provision for children aged three and above, and its facilities include a sensory room, ICT suite, sports hall, playing fields and a chapel. The range of clubs — eco club, coding, chess and choir — suggests a broad enrichment offer. For children with additional needs, the school has identified provisions for moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, physical disabilities and autistic spectrum disorder. Sports on offer include athletics, rounders, swimming and cricket. For families considering Cleeve, it’s a school that serves a high-needs community and has maintained a Good rating over time, though its academic outcomes are below the local average. The nearest Outstanding-rated primary is Highlands Primary School, 1.4 km away, which may be worth a look for families prioritising top-tier results.

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