St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy
93%
Capacity
196
Pupils
1.2x
Demand
About St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy
St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Kingston upon Hull, City of community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 196 pupils on roll and is well-filled (93% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher S Woodmansey, it falls under Kingston upon Hull, City of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6404th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 37th out of 69 in Kingston upon Hull, City of.
St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 19 applications for 16 places, making it 1.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy include Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Library, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Cross Country, Cricket, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Drama, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.6%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kingston upon Hull, City of, St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Norfolk Street, Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU2 9AA |
| Headteacher | S Woodmansey |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Number of Pupils | 196 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 31.6% |
| School Capacity | 196 / 210 (93% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Nov 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6404th of 13,686
Nationally
670th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
37th 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
64%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
31%
'23/24
64%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
19
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (74% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy
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Contact Information
Norfolk Street, Hull
Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU2 9AA
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