Paisley Primary School, Hull
Data last updated 12 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
Paisley Primary School excels at supporting all children to succeed, particularly those who start with low language levels or face barriers to learning. The school has specialist provision for pupils with SEND and uses pupil premium funding effectively to ensure disadvantaged pupils can access the full curriculum. Staff know children exceptionally well and provide quick, timely support when needed.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional early years provision with a strong focus on communication, language and phonics
- Deeply inclusive culture with highly effective specialist provisions for pupils with SEND
- Strong leadership that has driven sustained improvement with clarity and ambition
- Excellent pastoral support and comprehensive help for families
- Broad personal development programme that develops pupils' character, confidence and understanding of diversity
Areas for Improvement
- Overall attainment in national assessments, though recent improvements in mathematics and writing are noted
- Attendance remains a priority area, particularly for disadvantaged pupils
- Some refinement still needed in teaching consistency across key stage 2
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have created an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Drama productions, charity events, trips, structured play, outdoor play provision, visits from faith leaders and refugees
Paisley Primary School is a highly effective school that has undergone significant positive improvement. Leaders have reshaped the school's culture with clear ambition and a strong moral purpose, resulting in rapid improvements across all areas.
At a Glance
39.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 56% to 70%. Maths has improved from 56% to 79%. Writing has improved from 63% to 72%.
Class Sizes
23.8
Avg class size
22.0
Infant (KS1)
24.5
KS2
12
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
82%
Available places
319 pupils
390 capacity
71 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(106)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.48512%
Overall absence
20.56738%
Persistent absence
282
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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