Southcoates Primary Academy

About Southcoates Primary Academy

Southcoates Primary Academy is a popular choice among local families, with 71 applications for 31 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.29. Every one of the 30 first-preference applicants was offered a place, which suggests that for those who put it top of their list, the school is a realistic option. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision on site. It currently has 315 pupils, exactly matching its capacity. While there is no formal parent view data available from Ofsted, the school’s popularity on the ground is clear from the application numbers. The headteacher is Thomas Libera, and the school has no religious character. It sits within the Kingston upon Hull, City of local authority, where only 12 out of 70 primary schools hold an Outstanding rating from Ofsted.

Academically, Southcoates Primary Academy holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained since its 2017 graded inspection. In its most recent ungraded inspection in March 2023, inspectors confirmed the school remains Good. The breakdown shows Good marks for leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 57% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is below the local authority average of 65%. The school ranks 54th out of 69 primary schools in Hull on this measure, placing it in the bottom half of the LA. Individual subject scores show 67% reaching the expected standard in both reading and writing, and 64% in maths. At the higher standard, 7% achieved the combined benchmark, with reading leading at 29% and maths at 24%.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including a sports hall, gymnasium, playing fields, sensory room, art studios, music rooms, and an ICT suite. Sports on offer include athletics, gymnastics, tennis, rounders, cross country, cricket and netball, and there are clubs such as gardening, eco club, choir, drama, science club and book club. For pupils with additional needs, the school provides support for moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication needs. With 54.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a community with above-average disadvantage. Southcoates will suit families who prioritise a Good-rated school with strong local demand, a broad extracurricular offer, and a clear focus on supporting children with SEND, particularly those who live within the Hull area and are looking for a realistic first-choice primary.

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