Francis Askew Primary School, Hull
Francis Askew Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Hull, part of The Constellation Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 31st-highest of the 85 schools in Hull with published results, and 6,288th of 14,452 across England. It was 82% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Kingston upon Hull, City of (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Francis Askew Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 76% of Year 6 pupils at Francis Askew Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 76% in Kingston upon Hull, City of; and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 66% in reading and 68% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Francis Askew Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 37 families put Francis Askew Primary School as their first choice and 54 named it as one of their preferences, for 39 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Francis Askew Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Francis Askew Primary School are Wheeler Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 66% reading, 71% maths); Lift Newington (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 75% reading, 78% maths); Eastfield Primary School (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 84% reading, 90% maths); and St George's Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 76% reading, 72% maths).
Francis Askew Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
Wheeler Primary SchoolLift NewingtonEastfield Primary SchoolSt George's Primary School
The trust
Francis Askew Primary School is one of 10 schools run by The Constellation Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 70% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
45.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 56 pupils (15.1%) received SEN support and 24 (6.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Francis Askew Primary School had 22 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hull Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Greenway, 290 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Francis Askew Primary School stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Francis Askew Primary School issued 9 suspensions, 2.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Francis Askew Primary School are Sirius Academy West (0.8 miles) and The Boulevard Academy (0.8 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
45.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 66% to 76% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 68% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 64% to 75% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.7
Avg class size
21.8
Infant (KS1)
25.7
KS2
15
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Francis Askew Primary School
Before and after school care
Francis Askew Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Kingston upon Hull, City of
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Francis Askew Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Francis Askew Primary School is in Kingston upon Hull, City of; for families living there:
Apply to Kingston upon Hull, City of for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 32
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 9
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 32 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 23 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Kingston upon Hull, City of is 34.5 (the median across 106 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
82%
Available places
345 pupils
420 places
75 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Hull
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Hull
Across Kingston upon Hull, City of council
Places available
3,375
Applications
2,583
Got 1st preference
95.2%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across Kingston upon Hull, City of council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
56
SEN Support
24
EHC Plans
21.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
370
Total Pupils
180
Boys
190
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
22
Teachers
16.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,330
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,049
Per pupil
£2454k
Total funding
£253k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.1%
Overall absence
23.5%
Persistent absence
336
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Francis Askew Primary School
Questions parents ask about Francis Askew Primary School
What are SATs results like at Francis Askew Primary School?
Of the pupils at Francis Askew Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 76% reached the expected standard in reading and 82% did so in maths.
What is Francis Askew Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Francis Askew Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2019 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Francis Askew Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Francis Askew Primary School is oversubscribed, Kingston upon Hull, City of allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Francis Askew Primary School?
Francis Askew Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 82% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Francis Askew Primary School?
Classes at Francis Askew Primary School average 21.7 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Francis Askew Primary School?
Francis Askew Primary School has around 370 pupils on roll. 46% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Francis Askew Primary School?
7.1% of sessions were missed at Francis Askew Primary School in 2024/25. 23.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Francis Askew Primary School?
Apply through Kingston upon Hull, City of's coordinated admissions process, naming Francis Askew Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Francis Askew Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Francis Askew Primary School is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school.
How many road collisions happen near Francis Askew Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 32 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 23 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kingston upon Hull, City of is 34.5 (the median across 106 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Francis Askew Primary School?
Francis Askew Primary School is at North Road, Hull, HU4 6LQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)