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Hallgate Primary School Cottingham

East Riding of Yorkshire, HU16 4DDPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
46%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
38 1st-choice / 42 places
Ranking
#11,588
of 13,686 nationally

About Hallgate Primary School Cottingham

Hallgate Primary School Cottingham is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 3 to 11, and it is currently running very close to full capacity with 313 pupils against a school capacity of 315. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 13.8%, which is slightly above the national average for primary schools and suggests a modestly above-average level of socio-economic diversity within the intake. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 78 applications for 42 places, making it officially oversubscribed. Of those, 38 were first-preference applications, and all 38 received an offer, meaning that while the school is popular, families who put it first have a very strong chance of securing a place. The school does not have a religious character, so admissions are not tied to faith criteria, which broadens its appeal to local families across Cottingham and the surrounding East Riding area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHallgate Primary School, Hallgate, Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU16 4DD
HeadteacherPhilip Hardcastle
Local AuthorityEast Riding of Yorkshire
Number of Pupils313
Free School Meals (FSM)13.8%
School Capacity313 / 315 (99% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryICT SuiteGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

FootballAthleticsRoundersTennisSwimmingGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

ChoirEco ClubCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Hallgate Primary School Cottingham has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.