Highlands Primary School
93%
Capacity
438
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Highlands Primary School
Highlands Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Kingston upon Hull, City of community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 438 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 472 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Debra Smith, it falls under Kingston upon Hull, City of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 84% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 883rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 69 in Kingston upon Hull, City of.
Highlands Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 67 applications for 51 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 46 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Highlands Primary School include Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Forest School, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cricket, Tennis, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Art Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 54.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kingston upon Hull, City of, Highlands 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Lothian Way, Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU7 5DD |
| Headteacher | Debra Smith |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Number of Pupils | 438 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 54.8% |
| School Capacity | 438 / 472 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (84%)
883rd of 13,686
Nationally
83rd of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
7th 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
84%
Expected Standard
12%
Higher Standard
'22/23
76%
'23/24
84%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed51
67
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
46 families put this school as their 1st choice (69% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lothian Way, Hull
Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU7 5DD
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