Newland School for Girls, Hull

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Secondary
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Girls
Ages 1116

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~998m)Possible (~1.4km)Unlikely (~1.9km)Confidence: medium

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Emma Martinson
Pupils:610 / 750 capacity
LA:Kingston upon Hull, City of
Phone:01482343098
Address:Cottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RU
Trust:THRIVE CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING TRUST
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:1 June 2017

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall

URN:144307
UKPRN:10063144
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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

Getting There

Bus Stops

University Sports & Fitness Centre
259m · 4 min walk
Newland School For Girls (opp)
286m · 5 min walk
University Sports Ground
286m · 5 min walk
University Business School
320m · 5 min walk
Newland Park
328m · 5 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

81%

Available places

610 pupils

750 capacity

140 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Hull

Low pressure
New homes approved:3,258
Projected new pupils:586

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hull

Admissions Demand - Kingston upon Hull, City of

Low demand0.95x oversubscription

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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Good
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Good
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Good

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Pupil Demographics

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

8.5343%

Overall absence

24.83311%

Persistent absence

749

Enrolments

Authorised4.72009%
Unauthorised3.81421%
Persistent (10%+)24.83311%
Severe (50%+)6.94259%

Absence trend

6.06301%
18/19
5.77965%
20/21
9.48007%
21/22
9.05414%
22/23
7.74383%
23/24
8.5343%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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