Newland School for Girls, Hull
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Newland School for Girls creates a calm, inclusive environment where all pupils, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, thrive and feel valued. The school combines strong academic teaching across a broad curriculum with excellent pastoral care, where pupils develop into mature, empathetic young people who understand global issues and become positive role models for their peers.
Key Strengths
- Strong behaviour and attendance, with pupils responding positively to clear routines and rewards
- Effective support for disadvantaged pupils, who now achieve above national averages
- Inclusive school community that celebrates diversity through culture days and pupil leadership opportunities
- Well-sequenced curriculum that prepares pupils for next steps, particularly in key stage 4
- Caring staff who build positive relationships with pupils and understand their individual needs
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching in some curriculum subjects is not adapted precisely enough to help pupils progress quickly
- Some pupils with special educational needs do not have targets closely matched to their needs, limiting long-term support
- Pupils with gaps in foundational reading, writing, handwriting and spelling take too long to catch up with peers
- A small but significant minority of pupils do not sustain education, employment or training after leaving school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports (netball, cricket, cross country running), debate, jewellery making, cross stitch, translatathon, pen pals, music, creative arts, visits to museums and theatre, youth parliament, house captains, language ambassadors, charity youth advocates, talent shows, bake sales, work experience, university visits, rewards visits (ice skating, bowling)
Newland School for Girls is an inclusive school where pupils are safe and happy, achieving broadly in line with national averages with strong support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs. Leaders have created a calm, respectful learning environment with high expectations for staff and pupils.
At a Glance
46.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
23.5
Avg class size
25
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
81%
Available places
610 pupils
750 capacity
140 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Hull
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hull
Admissions Demand - Kingston upon Hull, City of
Places available
3,315
Applications
3,148
Got 1st preference
86.8%
Got preferred school
96.7%
Secondary admissions across Kingston upon Hull, City of (2025/26)
Inspection History(14)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.5343%
Overall absence
24.83311%
Persistent absence
749
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Newland School for Girls
Lift Hall Road
Sidmouth Primary School
St Nicholas Primary School
Endsleigh Holy Child VC Academy
Lift Green Way
Endike Academy
Bricknell Primary School
Newland St John's Church of England Academy
Croxby Primary School
St Vincent's Voluntary Catholic Academy
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