Paull Primary School, Hull
Paull Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Hull. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2024 Key Stage 2 results were the 56th-highest of the 85 schools in Hull with published results, and 8,381st of 13,912 across England. It was 66% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to East Riding of Yorkshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Paull Primary School in detail
Results
In 2024, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Paull Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in East Riding of Yorkshire and 76% and 74% across England.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Paull Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 8 families put Paull Primary School as their first choice and 10 named it as one of their preferences, for 8 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Paull Primary School are Hedon Primary School (1.9 miles, 61% reading, 61% maths); Inmans Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 66% reading, 63% maths); Stockwell Academy (2.3 miles, Good, 69% reading, 69% maths); and Marfleet Primary Academy (2.4 miles, Good, 88% reading, 79% maths).
Hedon Primary SchoolInmans Primary SchoolStockwell AcademyMarfleet Primary Academy
What parents say
14 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Paull Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that their child is happy at the school (100%).
Who goes there
0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 6 pupils (10.5%) received SEN support and 2 (3.5%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.
Staffing
Paull Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 9 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Paull Primary School.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Paull Main Street, 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often burglary and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in East Riding of Yorkshire (31).
Suspensions and exclusions
Paull Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from November 2013, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Paull Primary School creates a genuine family atmosphere where children feel safe and thrive. The school combines strong teaching with imaginative outdoor learning, giving pupils confidence and enthusiasm for learning. Staff are highly valued and parents are unanimously positive about the school.
Key Strengths
- Excellent outdoor learning facilities with inspiring activities like campfire cooking and wildlife projects -
- Strong reading programme with expert support for weaker readers -
- Well-differentiated teaching that adapts work to each child's age and ability -
- Comprehensive personal development programme including pupil leadership roles -
- High staff morale and positive parent satisfaction
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils need more opportunities to practise and develop writing skills, particularly for complex tasks -
- Teaching of fundamental British values and world faiths is not as strong, with pupils having limited understanding
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created an open culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Crochet club, recorder club, cooking club, multi-sports club, computing club, farming festivals, orchestral recitals, art gallery visits, residential survival skills trips, breakfast club, after-school club
Paull Primary School is a vibrant and welcoming school where staff and pupils build strong relationships and pupils enjoy learning. The school has introduced a successful new curriculum and achieved a Good rating across all key areas.
At a Glance
28.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
14 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2023/24KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2023/24 academic year
Class Sizes
14.3
Avg class size
18.0
Infant (KS1)
14.5
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Paull Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Paull Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Paull Primary School is in East Riding of Yorkshire; for families living there:
Apply to East Riding of Yorkshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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 East Riding of Yorkshire is 6 (the median across 160 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
66%
Available places
46 pupils
70 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 East Riding of Yorkshire council
Places available
3,776
Applications
2,819
Got 1st preference
95.0%
Got preferred school
98.7%
All primary applications across East Riding of Yorkshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
14.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
57
Total Pupils
28
Boys
29
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
11.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,256
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£9,621
Per pupil
£472k
Total funding
£18k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.4%
Overall absence
10.0%
Persistent absence
40
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Paull Primary School
What are SATs results like at Paull Primary School?
Of the pupils at Paull Primary School who took the 2024 Key Stage 2 assessments, 73% reached the expected standard in reading and 73% did so in maths.
What is Paull Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Paull Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Paull Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Paull Primary School is oversubscribed, East Riding of Yorkshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Paull Primary School?
Paull Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 66% of its 70 places.
How big are the classes at Paull Primary School?
Classes at Paull Primary School average 14.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Paull Primary School?
Paull Primary School has around 57 pupils on roll. 28% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Paull Primary School?
5.4% of sessions were missed at Paull Primary School in 2024/25. 10% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Paull Primary School?
Apply through East Riding of Yorkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Paull Primary School 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 Paull Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 East Riding of Yorkshire is 6 (the median across 160 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Paull Primary School?
Paull Primary School is at Main Street, Paull, Hull, HU12 8AW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)