Griffin Primary School
95%
Capacity
436
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Griffin Primary School
Griffin 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 436 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 460 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Griffin Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Louise Pitts, it falls under Kingston upon Hull, City of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5224th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 34th out of 69 in Kingston upon Hull, City of.
Griffin Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 67 applications for 42 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 40 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 9 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 6 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Griffin Primary School include Art Studios, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Swimming, Gymnastics, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 47.9%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kingston upon Hull, City of, Griffin 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 | Barham Road, Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU9 4JL |
| Headteacher | Louise Pitts |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Number of Pupils | 436 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 47.9% |
| School Capacity | 436 / 460 (95% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Dec 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5224th of 13,686
Nationally
539th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
34th 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
67%
Expected Standard
2%
Higher Standard
'22/23
40%
'23/24
67%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed42
67
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
40 families put this school as their 1st choice (60% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Barham Road, Hull
Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU9 4JL
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