Thanet Primary School
83%
Capacity
396
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About Thanet Primary School
Thanet Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Kingston upon Hull, City of community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 396 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 475 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Thanet Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jo Machon, it falls under Kingston upon Hull, City of local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 3783rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 25th out of 69 in Kingston upon Hull, City of.
Thanet Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 61 applications for 34 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 32 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Thanet Primary School include ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Cricket, Football, Tennis, as well as clubs including Coding, Art Club, Drama, Film Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 39.1%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Kingston upon Hull, City of, Thanet 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Tedworth Road, Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU9 4AY |
| Headteacher | Jo Machon |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Number of Pupils | 396 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 39.1% |
| School Capacity | 396 / 475 (83% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (71%)
3783rd of 13,686
Nationally
375th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
25th 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
71%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
66%
'23/24
71%
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
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed34
61
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Tedworth Road, Hull
Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU9 4AY
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