St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy, Hull
St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Hull, part of St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Academy Trust. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2022. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 81st-highest of the 85 schools in Hull with published results, and 13,680th of 14,452 across England. It was 90% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
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
St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy in detail
Results
In 2025, 48% of Year 6 pupils at St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 60% 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 fell from 73% in reading and 77% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy
For September 2026 entry, 14 families put St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy as their first choice and 24 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 St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy are Clifton Primary School (0.2 miles, Outstanding, 92% reading, 94% maths); Collingwood Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 84% reading, 84% maths); Pearson Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 56% reading, 75% maths); and Stepney Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 32% reading, 52% maths).
St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.
Clifton Primary SchoolCollingwood Primary SchoolPearson Primary SchoolStepney Primary School
The trust
St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy is one of 15 schools run by St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Academy Trust, an academy trust.
All 15 schools in St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Academy Trust
Who goes there
75.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (22%), White British (18%) and other ethnic groups (17%).
In 2026, 21 pupils (12.4%) received SEN support and 2 (1.2%) 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 600 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is College Street, 130 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 971 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, public order offences and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Kingston upon Hull, City of (309), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy are Ron Dearing UTC (0.4 miles), Hull Trinity House Academy (0.4 miles) and The Boulevard Academy (1.2 miles).
Ron Dearing UTCHull Trinity House AcademyThe Boulevard Academy
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); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
St Charles creates a warm, welcoming community where pupils feel valued and cared for by their teachers. The school excels at meeting the diverse needs of all learners through expert teaching and a well-designed curriculum that builds knowledge step-by-step. Pupils develop a love of learning through engaging activities and experiences that inspire curiosity and understanding.
Key Strengths
- Teachers are well-trained with secure subject knowledge and adapt lessons to ensure all pupils understand, including those learning English as an additional language and those with SEND
- Reading and language development are top priorities, with expert phonics tuition and rapid progress for pupils new to English
- Pupils display excellent behaviour, are highly respectful, and have strong relationships with caring teachers
- The school brings learning to life with engaging experiences like visiting museums, art galleries, and interactive activities such as observing live animals
- Leaders at all levels, governors, and trustees are committed to continuous improvement and staff wellbeing
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance for some pupils is not regular enough, which impacts their progress and attainment in assessments
- Pupils' understanding of fundamental British values, protected characteristics, and world faiths is variable and needs consistent reinforcement
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with strong safeguarding culture and trusted adults who keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Cooking, singing, hairdressing, football, museum and art gallery visits, theatre productions, school council, junior chaplain roles, librarian positions
St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy is a primary school where pupils are happy, polite, and benefit from a carefully designed curriculum. The school has made significant improvements since its previous inspection and now provides good quality education across all areas.
At a Glance
32.0%
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 declined from 73% to 48% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 77% to 60% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 68% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
17.6
Avg class size
19.0
Infant (KS1)
24.3
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Before and after school care
St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Source: Free breakfast clubs: schools on the programme, Department for Education Free breakfast clubs in Kingston upon Hull, City of
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy.
- All Stars Out of School Club Hull920m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. St Charles Voluntary Catholic 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
- 106
- Fatal
- 2
- Serious
- 15
- Children hurt
- 10
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 106 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 15 serious and 89 slight.
10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise.
19 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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
188 pupils
210 places
22 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
21
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
13.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
169
Total Pupils
87
Boys
82
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
15.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,815
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,174
Per pupil
£1351k
Total funding
£86k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
11.2%
Overall absence
29.2%
Persistent absence
195
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
St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy
Questions parents ask about St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy
What are SATs results like at St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy?
Of the pupils at St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 48% reached the expected standard in reading and 60% did so in maths.
What is St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2022, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy?
No fixed boundary. When St Charles Voluntary Catholic 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 St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy?
St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 90% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy?
Classes at St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy average 17.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy?
St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy has around 169 pupils on roll. 32% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy?
11.2% of sessions were missed at St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy in 2024/25. 29.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy?
Apply through Kingston upon Hull, City of's coordinated admissions process, naming St Charles Voluntary Catholic 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.
Does St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy have a breakfast club or after-school club?
St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy is on the Department for Education's free breakfast clubs programme (list updated July 2026), which pays for a free breakfast club for pupils before school. Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy: All Stars Out of School Club Hull (920m away, registered, not yet graded).
How many road collisions happen near St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 106 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 2 fatal, 15 serious and 89 slight. 10 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot, 2 on a bicycle and 4 in a vehicle or otherwise. 19 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 St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy?
St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy is at Norfolk Street, Hull, HU2 9AA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)