Lift Newington, Hull
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Newington Academy creates a caring, respectful environment where pupils thrive academically and emotionally. Teachers have high expectations and pupils rise to meet them, with strong support systems in place. The school prioritises reading and uses proven teaching methods to help all pupils, including those who need extra help, to succeed.
Key Strengths
- Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and feel safe and cared for by staff who prioritise their well-being
- Reading is a high priority with excellent phonics teaching in key stage 1 and pupils encouraged to read widely
- Mathematics teaching uses effective checks to identify and address pupil misunderstandings
- Early years staff develop children's language and vocabulary through skilled interactions and questioning
- Strong school culture that recognises and celebrates pupil achievements
Areas for Improvement
- Some wider curriculum subjects have not completed their curriculum changes, leaving gaps in older pupils' knowledge
- For some pupils with SEND, work is not focused on their specific needs and next steps in learning
- Subject-specific vocabulary is not always prioritised consistently across subjects, with too much sometimes introduced at once
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with staff prioritising pupil safety and mental well-being.
Extracurricular Activities
Residential visits to Edinburgh and Doncaster, fit and fun leaders, dinner monitors, digital leaders, breakfast club
Newington Academy is a large, diverse primary school where pupils are happy and feel safe. The school has maintained its outstanding standards since the last inspection, with strong teaching and positive relationships between pupils and staff.
At a Glance
35.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
13 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 65% to 75%. Maths has improved from 74% to 78%. Writing has remained stable at around 78%.
Class Sizes
24.8
Avg class size
27.0
Infant (KS1)
27.1
KS2
15
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
394 pupils
420 capacity
26 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Hull
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hull
Admissions Demand - Kingston upon Hull, City of
Places available
3,520
Applications
2,710
Got 1st preference
97.1%
Got preferred school
99.3%
Primary admissions across Kingston upon Hull, City of (2025/26)
Inspection History(104)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.61262%
Overall absence
14.16431%
Persistent absence
353
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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