St Vincent's Voluntary Catholic Academy
98%
Capacity
231
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About St Vincent's Voluntary Catholic Academy
St Vincent's 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 231 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 235 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Vincent's Voluntary Catholic Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Philippa Donnelly, it falls under Kingston upon Hull, City of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6834th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 40th out of 69 in Kingston upon Hull, City of.
St Vincent's Voluntary Catholic Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 62 applications for 30 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 30 were first-preference applications.
St Vincent's Voluntary Catholic Academy has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.9/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Vincent's Voluntary Catholic Academy include Outdoor Playground, Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Forest School, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Tennis, Dance, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Eco Club, Book Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 18.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kingston upon Hull, City of, St Vincent's 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 | Queens Road, Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU5 2QR |
| Headteacher | Philippa Donnelly |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Number of Pupils | 231 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 18.2% |
| School Capacity | 231 / 235 (98% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Jun 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 May 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6834th of 13,686
Nationally
724th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
40th 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
63%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
63%
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
62
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
30 families put this school as their 1st choice (48% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Vincent's Voluntary Catholic Academy
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Contact Information
Queens Road, Hull
Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU5 2QR
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