Collingwood Primary School

About Collingwood Primary School

Collingwood Primary School in Hull is significantly oversubscribed, a clear signal of its standing among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 84 applications for just 45 places, with 46 of those applicants listing it as their first preference. The school currently houses 355 pupils against a stated capacity of 315, meaning it is running well above its official limit. This demand is set against a backdrop of high deprivation: 41.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure that is notably higher than the national average and reflects the local context of Kingston upon Hull. The school is a mixed, non-denominational state primary for children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision available, and is led by headteacher Laura Baxter.

Academically, Collingwood is one of the strongest primary schools in the region. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 89% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, far exceeding the local authority average of 65%. This performance places the school 2nd out of 69 primary schools in Hull and in the top 3% nationally. Average scaled scores were 106 in reading and 105 in maths, both comfortably above the national benchmark of 100. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2024, awarded it an overall rating of Outstanding, a remarkable turnaround from its previous Requires Improvement judgement in 2021. Every inspected category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management — was rated Outstanding, with early years provision judged Good.

The school offers a practical range of facilities including a library, music rooms, art studios, an ICT suite, and both sports and dining halls, alongside playing fields for sports such as netball, athletics and cross country. Clubs include coding, drama and art. For families with children who have additional needs, Collingwood lists support for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, speech and language needs, social and emotional challenges, and hearing impairment. Given its oversubscription and strong local reputation, this is a school that suits families who can secure a place through proximity or first preference; it is not a realistic option for those relying on late applications. The nearest other Outstanding-rated primary is Clifton Primary School, 0.8 km away, offering an alternative for families just outside Collingwood’s catchment.

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