Ganton School, Kingston-upon-Hull
Ganton School is a special school for pupils aged 2 to 19 in Kingston-upon-Hull, part of Humber Education Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2011. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2011)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Ganton School in detail
Ganton School in its own words
In its own words: "Ganton School is an inclusive community committed to excellence in personalised learning and well-being which aims: To develop a culture of Rights and Responsibilities and a restorative approach to any issues that may arise."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Ganton School are Bridgeview Special School (under 0.1 miles, Outstanding); St Anne's School and Sixth Form College (1.2 miles, Good); Harte's Academy (1.7 miles); and Frederick Holmes School (3.1 miles, Good).
Bridgeview Special SchoolSt Anne's School and Sixth Form CollegeHarte's AcademyFrederick Holmes School
The trust
Ganton School is one of 17 schools run by Humber Education Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 19 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 95% stayed in education or training for at least two terms.
Who goes there
64.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19.4% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Ganton School has an education, health and care plan (206 of 206 in 2026). The most common need among them is a severe learning difficulty.
Ganton School provides for pupils with severe learning difficulties.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hessle Rail Stn, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Netherton Road, 190 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Ganton 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
Ganton School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from October 2011, 15 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its October 2011 inspection - up from Good.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
64.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
SLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Social & online
Keep up with Ganton School
Before and after school care
Ganton 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 Ganton School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Ganton 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
- 24
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 24 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 22 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 2 on a bicycle.
9 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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
110%
Over capacity
206 pupils
187 places
19 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Kingston-upon-Hull
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Kingston-upon-Hull
Across Kingston upon Hull, City of council
Places available
3,364
Applications
3,093
Got 1st preference
84.9%
Got preferred school
95.2%
All secondary applications across Kingston upon Hull, City of council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
206
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Ganton School provides for pupils with severe learning difficulties.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
206
Total Pupils
145
Boys
61
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
26
Teachers
7.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,539
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.4%
Overall absence
27.5%
Persistent absence
149
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Ganton School
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Questions parents ask about Ganton School
What are SATs results like at Ganton School?
Of the pupils at Ganton School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Ganton School's Ofsted rating?
Ganton School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2011, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Ganton School?
No fixed boundary. When Ganton School is oversubscribed, Kingston upon Hull, City of allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Ganton School?
Ganton School has around 206 pupils on roll. 64% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Ganton School have specialist SEN provision?
Ganton School provides for pupils with severe learning difficulties.
What is attendance like at Ganton School?
7.4% of sessions were missed at Ganton School in 2024/25. 27.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Ganton School?
Apply through Kingston upon Hull, City of's coordinated admissions process, naming Ganton School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Ganton School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ganton 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 Ganton School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 24 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 22 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 2 on a bicycle. 9 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 Ganton School?
Ganton School is at 294 Anlaby Park Road South, Kingston-upon-Hull, HU4 7JB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)