Francis Askew Primary School
88%
Capacity
371
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Francis Askew Primary School
Francis Askew Primary School 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 371 pupils on roll and is well-filled (88% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Francis Askew Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Laura Martin, it falls under Kingston upon Hull, City of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 9654th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 58th out of 69 in Kingston upon Hull, City of.
Francis Askew Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 60 applications for 38 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 35 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Francis Askew Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Rounders, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Chess, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 49.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kingston upon Hull, City of, Francis Askew Primary School 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 | North Road, Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU4 6LQ |
| Headteacher | Laura Martin |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Number of Pupils | 371 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 49.1% |
| School Capacity | 371 / 420 (88% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (54%)
9654th of 13,686
Nationally
1034th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
58th 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
54%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
36%
'23/24
54%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed38
60
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
35 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
North Road, Hull
Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU4 6LQ
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