Craven Primary Academy
85%
Capacity
222
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Craven Primary Academy
Craven Primary Academy 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 222 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 262 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Laura Hartmann, it falls under Kingston upon Hull, City of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1736th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 11th out of 69 in Kingston upon Hull, City of.
Craven Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 66 applications for 27 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Craven Primary Academy include Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Forest School, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Cross Country, Rounders, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Chess, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 44.0%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kingston upon Hull, City of, Craven Primary Academy 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 | New Bridge Road, Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU9 2DR |
| Headteacher | Laura Hartmann |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Number of Pupils | 222 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 44.0% |
| School Capacity | 222 / 262 (85% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (17 Nov 2022): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Nov 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (79%)
1736th of 13,686
Nationally
165th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
11th 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
79%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
79%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
66
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (41% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
New Bridge Road, Hull
Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU9 2DR
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