Sproatley Endowed Church of England Academy, Hull
Sproatley Endowed Church of England Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Hull, part of Ebor Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2021. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 85 schools in Hull with published results, and 361st of 14,452 across England. It was 50% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2021)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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
Sproatley Endowed Church of England Academy in detail
Sproatley Endowed Church of England Academy in its own words
In its own words: "At our school we develop each child fully - socially, physically, intellectually, morally and spiritually by fostering a caring inclusive community based on clear Christian values, in keeping with our status as a Church of England School."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Sproatley C of E Primary Academy is a warm and welcoming school which is evident from the moment you step into the building. I feel very fortunate to be the headteacher of such a vibrant village school which is set in beautifully-green surroundings."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am 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, 92% of Year 6 pupils at Sproatley Endowed Church of England Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 72% in East Riding of Yorkshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 67% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Sproatley Endowed Church of England Academy
For September 2026 entry, 14 families put Sproatley Endowed Church of England Academy as their first choice and 18 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 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 Sproatley Endowed Church of England Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Sproatley Endowed Church of England Academy are Bilton Community Primary School (2.5 miles, 80% reading, 73% maths); Preston Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 60% reading, 60% maths); Wansbeck Primary School (3.1 miles, Good, 92% reading, 77% maths); and Thanet Primary School (3.2 miles, Good, 63% reading, 60% maths).
Sproatley Endowed Church of England Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Bilton Community Primary SchoolPreston Primary SchoolWansbeck Primary SchoolThanet Primary School
The trust
Sproatley Endowed Church of England Academy is one of 26 schools run by Ebor Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Staffing
Sproatley Endowed Church of England Academy had 4 teachers in 2026, one for every 26 pupils: fewer 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 Sproatley Endowed Church of England Academy.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sproatley Balk Ln, 60 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, burglary and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in East Riding of Yorkshire (31).
Suspensions and exclusions
Sproatley Endowed Church of England Academy 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; 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
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2021 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
7.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 67% to 92% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 67% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 62% to 75% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.8
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
32.0
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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Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Sproatley Endowed Church of England Academy is in East Riding of Yorkshire; for families living there:
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
50%
Available places
105 pupils
210 places
105 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(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
18
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
18.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
128
Total Pupils
58
Boys
70
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
4
Teachers
32.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,614
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,210
Per pupil
£698k
Total funding
£14k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.4%
Overall absence
1.1%
Persistent absence
89
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Sproatley Endowed Church of England Academy
What are SATs results like at Sproatley Endowed Church of England Academy?
Of the pupils at Sproatley Endowed Church of England Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 92% reached the expected standard in reading and 100% did so in maths.
What is Sproatley Endowed Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
Sproatley Endowed Church of England Academy's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2026, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2021, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Sproatley Endowed Church of England Academy?
No fixed boundary. When Sproatley Endowed Church of England Academy 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 Sproatley Endowed Church of England Academy?
Sproatley Endowed Church of England Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 50% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Sproatley Endowed Church of England Academy?
Classes at Sproatley Endowed Church of England Academy average 24.8 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 Sproatley Endowed Church of England Academy?
Sproatley Endowed Church of England Academy has around 128 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Sproatley Endowed Church of England Academy?
3.4% of sessions were missed at Sproatley Endowed Church of England Academy in 2024/25. 1.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Sproatley Endowed Church of England Academy?
Apply through East Riding of Yorkshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Sproatley Endowed 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 Sproatley Endowed Church of England Academy?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in East Riding of Yorkshire is 6 (the median across 160 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Sproatley Endowed Church of England Academy?
Sproatley Endowed Church of England Academy is at Balk Lane, Sproatley, Hull, HU11 4PR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)