St Vincent's Voluntary Catholic Academy

About St Vincent's Voluntary Catholic Academy

St Vincent's Voluntary Catholic Academy is a state primary school in Kingston upon Hull that is currently running very close to its full capacity, with 231 pupils against a school capacity of 235. The school serves a diverse intake, with 18.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals, a figure that sits above the national average for primary schools but reflects the local context of the area. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 62 applications for just 30 places, with all 30 first-preference applicants being offered a spot, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.07. This suggests a school that is popular with local families, particularly those seeking a Roman Catholic education, as the school is a voluntary Catholic academy. The school also offers nursery provision for younger children, which may feed into the main school intake.

Academically, St Vincent's performs broadly in line with local averages. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 63% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is just two percentage points below the Kingston upon Hull local authority average of 65%. The school's average reading score was 106, and the average maths score was 103, both slightly above the national average of 100. However, the proportion of pupils achieving the higher standard in all three subjects was just 7%, which is below the national average. In the local authority rankings, the school sits 40th out of 69 primary schools, placing it in the top 50% of schools in the area. Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022 and judged it to remain Good, with leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness all rated Good. This is a significant improvement from the school's previous inspection in 2013, when it was rated Inadequate.

The school offers a solid range of facilities and support for families. On site there is a sports hall, playing fields, a library, art studios, a forest school area, a sensory room, and a chapel, reflecting its Catholic character. The school provides a broad range of sports including swimming, tennis, cricket, and gymnastics, and runs clubs such as art, eco, book, and film club. For children with additional needs, St Vincent's has identified provisions for a wide range of needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, hearing impairment, and social, emotional and mental health needs. The school is oversubscribed, so families applying should be aware that places are not guaranteed. Given its Catholic foundation, strong demand, and good Ofsted rating, this school will particularly suit families who value a faith-based primary education within a supportive, well-resourced environment.

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