St Nicholas Primary School
99%
Capacity
208
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About St Nicholas Primary School
St Nicholas Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Kingston upon Hull, City of community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 208 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated St Nicholas Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Waller, it falls under Kingston upon Hull, City of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 79% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1688th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 69 in Kingston upon Hull, City of.
St Nicholas Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 77 applications for 27 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 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 Nicholas Primary School include Dining Hall, Forest School, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Gymnastics, Cricket, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Book Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kingston upon Hull, City of, St Nicholas 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Cottingham Road, Kingston-upon-Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU6 7RH |
| Headteacher | Sarah Waller |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Number of Pupils | 208 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 16.8% |
| School Capacity | 208 / 210 (99% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (6 Dec 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jul 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (79%)
1688th of 13,686
Nationally
160th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
10th 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
79%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
79%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
77
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Nicholas Primary School
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Contact Information
Cottingham Road, Kingston-upon-Hull
Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU6 7RH
Cottingham Road, Kingston-upon-Hull
Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU6 7RH
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