St Richard's VC Academy
73%
Capacity
302
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About St Richard's VC Academy
St Richard's VC 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 302 pupils on roll, operating at 73% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Richard's VC Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Emma Cook, it falls under Kingston upon Hull, City of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11728th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 65th out of 69 in Kingston upon Hull, City of.
St Richard's VC Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 57 applications for 41 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 42 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Richard's VC Academy include Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Tennis, Cross Country, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Science Club, Chess and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 49.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kingston upon Hull, City of, St Richard's VC 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 | Marfleet Lane, Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU9 5TE |
| Headteacher | Emma Cook |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Number of Pupils | 302 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 49.3% |
| School Capacity | 302 / 412 (73% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (45%)
11728th of 13,686
Nationally
1272nd of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
65th 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
45%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
45%
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed41
57
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
42 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.
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Contact Information
Marfleet Lane, Hull
Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU9 5TE
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