St Anthony's Voluntary Catholic Academy, Hull
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Anthony's creates a warm, inclusive environment where all pupils feel known and cared for. The school excels at removing barriers to learning through practical support like breakfast clubs and targeted interventions, and has made impressive improvements in attendance and behaviour. Staff are well-trained to support diverse needs, and the school is successfully implementing changes to strengthen reading and maths skills.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on early reading with new phonics scheme and daily phonics sessions
- Excellent behaviour and attendance improved through targeted strategies like breakfast club and walking bus
- Inclusive approach with strong support for pupils with SEND, disadvantaged pupils and those known to social care
- High-quality professional development and coaching for staff
- Well-designed personal development programme helping pupils build confidence and character
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in pupils' handwriting, spelling and letter formation due to late correction of misconceptions
- Year 1 phonics and Year 4 multiplication check outcomes below national average
- Higher attaining pupils not always reaching the standards they are capable of
- Some staff not consistently extending language for individual early years children
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have created an open and positive culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Extracurricular Activities
School leadership team roles, librarians, clubs, enrichment events, creative opportunities, visits to cities, museums and activity centres, community service and donations for charities
St Anthony's Voluntary Catholic Academy is a Catholic primary school in Hull that has made significant improvements in attendance, behaviour and curriculum design. The school is working to strengthen achievement in reading, writing and mathematics after a period of variable outcomes.
At a Glance
48.1%
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 45% to 69%. Maths has improved from 45% to 76%. Writing has improved from 55% to 79%.
Class Sizes
27.1
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
111%
Over capacity
233 pupils
210 capacity
23 places over capacity
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)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.99245%
Overall absence
12.5%
Persistent absence
184
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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