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Sirius Academy West

Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU4 7JBSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
Progress 8
-0.66
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
246 1st-choice / 273 places
Ranking
#2,800
of 3,141 nationally

About Sirius Academy West

Sirius Academy West is a mixed state secondary and sixth form in Kingston upon Hull, City of, serving 1,460 pupils aged 11 to 18. Within the local authority, it ranks 10th out of 14 schools of the same type by Progress 8 score, placing it in the bottom half of Hull's secondaries. The top-performing peers in the area are St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy, Liberty Academy, and Lift Kingswood, all of which post stronger progress scores. The school is led by headteacher Gemma Ransom and has a non-religious character. It is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, receiving 489 applications for 273 places, with 246 first-preference offers made. The school's capacity is 1,650, so there is some room for growth. A notable 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average, reflecting the school's role in a community with significant socioeconomic challenges.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address296 Anlaby Park Road South, Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU4 7JB
HeadteacherGemma Ransom
Local AuthorityKingston upon Hull, City of
Number of Pupils1,460
Free School Meals (FSM)39.0%
School Capacity1,460 / 1,650 (88% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 May 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Jul 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Swimming PoolSports HallDining HallAstro TurfPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsTennis CourtsGymnasiumICT SuiteSixth Form CentreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

RoundersAthleticsMartial ArtsSwimmingHockeyCricket

Clubs & Activities

ChessModel United NationsDramaBook ClubChoirGardeningFilm ClubArt ClubDebateCodingDuke of EdinburghYoung Enterprise

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Sirius Academy West has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.