Estcourt Primary Academy

About Estcourt Primary Academy

Estcourt Primary Academy sits in the top half of Kingston upon Hull primary schools, ranked 29th out of 69 in the local authority, but its headline results tell a more nuanced story. The school’s proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined sits at 70%, which is above the local authority average of 65%. That five-point gap is a meaningful one, and it places Estcourt in the top 50% of schools nationally for that measure. However, the picture is less straightforward when you look at the higher standard: only 11% of pupils achieved that top tier across the same three subjects, which is a modest figure. The school’s maths and reading average scores both come in at 105, which is solid but not exceptional. So while Estcourt is comfortably outperforming the Hull average on the basics, it’s not a school that pushes a large proportion of its pupils into the highest attainment brackets.

The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2025, awarded it Outstanding across every graded category — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. That’s a significant upgrade from its previous Good rating in 2011, and it places Estcourt among just 12 Outstanding primary schools out of 70 in the local authority. The parent view data, based on 11 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, is overwhelmingly positive: 82% would recommend the school, and 82% strongly agreed that their child is happy and feels safe. Strong agreement was also high for the school having high expectations (73%) and for children doing well (73%). There were a few dissenting voices — 18% disagreed that concerns are dealt with properly, and 9% strongly disagreed that behaviour is well managed — but the overall picture is one of strong parental confidence.

Estcourt is a three-form entry primary with nursery provision, and it was oversubscribed for 2025/26, receiving 59 applications for 37 places, with 36 first-preference offers made. That oversubscription ratio of 1.59 suggests it’s a popular choice locally. The school has a range of facilities including an ICT suite, sensory room, playing fields and a chapel, and offers sports like football, cricket, dance and gymnastics, plus clubs such as book club, art club, chess and science club. Its SEND provisions cover a broad spectrum, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and social, emotional and mental health support. With 34.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a relatively disadvantaged catchment, yet its outcomes and Ofsted rating suggest it’s delivering well above the local average. This is a school that suits families looking for strong core provision in a diverse urban setting, with the reassurance of an Outstanding rating and a clear upward trajectory.

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