Newland St John's Church of England Academy, Hull
Newland St John's Church of England Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Hull, part of Heartwood Learning Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 51st-highest of the 85 schools in Hull with published results, and 9,159th of 14,452 across England. It was 90% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
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
Newland St John's Church of England Academy in detail
Newland St John's Church of England Academy in its own words
In its own words: "Shining beacons of kindness and excellence, knowing that they are loved by God."
From the headteacher's welcome: "I am delighted to welcome you to our academy. It is a very special and safe place where we live together, learn together and shine together, in the love of God."
The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Newland St John's Church of England Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 63% 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 76% in reading and 62% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Newland St John's Church of England Academy
For September 2026 entry, 12 families put Newland St John's Church of England Academy as their first choice and 35 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Newland St John's Church of England Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Newland St John's Church of England Academy are Endsleigh Holy Child VC Academy (0.3 miles, Good, 82% reading, 84% maths); St Nicholas Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 93% reading, 89% maths); Sidmouth Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 63% reading, 65% maths); and St Vincent's Voluntary Catholic Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 63% reading, 70% maths).
Newland St John's Church of England Academy's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Endsleigh Holy Child VC AcademySt Nicholas Primary SchoolSidmouth Primary SchoolSt Vincent's Voluntary Catholic Academy
The trust
Newland St John's Church of England Academy is one of 14 schools run by Heartwood Learning Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
38.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (54%), Black (10%) and Asian (8%).
In 2026, 29 pupils (13.6%) received SEN support and 15 (7%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hull Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Minton Street, 220 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Newland St John's Church of England Academy issued 9 suspensions, 4.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Newland St John's Church of England Academy are St Mary's College Voluntary Catholic Academy (0.6 miles), Newland School for Girls (0.9 miles), Hull Trinity House Academy (0.9 miles) and Sirius Academy North (1.2 miles).
St Mary's College Voluntary Catholic AcademyNewland School for GirlsHull Trinity House AcademySirius Academy North
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
23.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 76% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 63% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 70% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.8
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
26.5
KS2
5
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Newland St John's Church of England Academy 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
- 66
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 11
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 66 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 55 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise.
13 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
90%
Near capacity
226 pupils
250 places
24 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(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
29
SEN Support
15
EHC Plans
20.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
214
Total Pupils
101
Boys
113
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
17.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,215
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,501
Per pupil
£1329k
Total funding
£55k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.6%
Overall absence
12.1%
Persistent absence
198
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
Newland St John's Church of England Academy
Questions parents ask about Newland St John's Church of England Academy
What are SATs results like at Newland St John's Church of England Academy?
Of the pupils at Newland St John's Church of England Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 63% did so in maths.
What is Newland St John's Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
Newland St John's Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2023.
What is the catchment area for Newland St John's Church of England Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Newland St John's Church of England Academy 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 Newland St John's Church of England Academy?
Newland St John's Church of England Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 90% of its 250 places.
How big are the classes at Newland St John's Church of England Academy?
Classes at Newland St John's Church of England Academy average 26.8 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 Newland St John's Church of England Academy?
Newland St John's Church of England Academy has around 214 pupils on roll. 23% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Newland St John's Church of England Academy?
4.6% of sessions were missed at Newland St John's Church of England Academy in 2024/25. 12.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Newland St John's Church of England Academy?
Apply through Kingston upon Hull, City of's coordinated admissions process, naming Newland St John's Church of England Academy 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.
How many road collisions happen near Newland St John's Church of England Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 66 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 55 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 5 in a vehicle or otherwise. 13 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 Newland St John's Church of England Academy?
Newland St John's Church of England Academy is at Beresford Avenue, Hull, East Yorkshire, HU6 7LS.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)