Wheeler Primary School
146%
Capacity
467
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Wheeler Primary School
Wheeler Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 113 applications for just 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.88. Of those 113 applications, 60 were first-preference choices, and 59 first-preference offers were made. This level of demand suggests strong parent confidence, though it is worth noting that the school's capacity is listed at 319 pupils while it currently has 467 on roll, meaning it is significantly over its official capacity. The school has a nursery provision for children aged three and above, and it serves a mixed-gender cohort from age three up to eleven. With 26% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school draws from a community with above-average economic need.
Academically, the picture is more mixed. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 37% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. This is well below the local authority average of 65% and places Wheeler 68th out of 69 primary schools in Kingston upon Hull. In the individual subjects, 53% met the expected standard in reading, 61% in writing, and 47% in maths. The proportion reaching the higher standard was low across the board: 12% in reading, 8% in writing, 7% in maths, and just 3% in all three combined. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in November 2021, confirmed that it 'remains Good', a rating it has held since its previous graded inspection in September 2016. Leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness were all judged Good.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including a dining hall, art studios, gymnasium, forest school and a chapel. Sports provision is strong, with cricket, football, tennis, swimming, netball and gymnastics all on offer, plus clubs such as art, gardening and eco club. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists a wide array of SEND provisions covering moderate and severe learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, visual impairment, physical disability, and autistic spectrum disorder. This combination of high demand, a Good Ofsted rating, and extensive SEND support suggests Wheeler is a well-regarded community school that suits families who prioritise a broad, inclusive environment over top-tier academic outcomes.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Wheeler Street, Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU3 5QE |
| Headteacher | Louise Clarkson |
| Local Authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Number of Pupils | 467 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 26.0% |
| School Capacity | 467 / 319 (146% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Nov 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (11 Nov 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Oct 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (37%)
12812th of 13,686
Nationally
1417th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
68th 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
37%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
37%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
113
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
60 families put this school as their 1st choice (53% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Among the highest 25% — a diverse linguistic intake.
Ethnic background
- White British45.8%
- White (other)27.2%
- Mixed7.9%
- Asian1.4%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
8
Total schools
8
Oversubscribed
7
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wheeler Primary School
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Contact Information
Wheeler Street, Hull
Kingston upon Hull, City of, HU3 5QE
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