The Fast Forward School, Hull
The Fast Forward School is a special school for pupils aged 15 to 19 in Hull.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Fast Forward School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to The Fast Forward School are Harte's Academy (1.6 miles); Tweendykes School (2.2 miles, Outstanding); Felix House School (2.3 miles, selective); and Frederick Holmes School (2.4 miles, Good).
Harte's AcademyTweendykes SchoolFelix House SchoolFrederick Holmes School
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hull Rail Station, about 1040 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Reform Street (eastbound), 270 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood The Fast Forward School 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 733 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.
Sources: NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2026 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The Fast Forward School excels at supporting young people with complex needs through its combination of vocational training, academic qualifications, and therapeutic support. The school has invested in skilled leadership and pastoral staff who understand the needs of students with social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Strong safeguarding systems and comprehensive risk management mean parents can be confident their child will be in a safe, well-planned learning environment.
Key Strengths
- Strong leadership with clear understanding of safeguarding and independent school standards -
- Comprehensive curriculum combining vocational qualifications with English, mathematics, and therapeutic support -
- Excellent pastoral support with key workers assigned to each pupil and dedicated emotional regulation spaces -
- Thorough health, safety and risk management systems already in place and operational -
- Qualified SEND coordinator and staff experienced in supporting pupils with complex needs
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with a comprehensive policy based on latest guidance, trained safeguarding team in place, and clear systems for staff to raise concerns and make referrals.
Extracurricular Activities
Physical education at local sports centre, trips and visits related to local context, enrichment time weekly
The Fast Forward School is a proposed independent school in Hull specializing in vocational qualifications and support for students with special educational needs and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. The inspection found the school is likely to meet all independent school standards if registered.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from The Fast Forward School
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7 Sep 2026
Privacy
19 Aug 2026
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19 Aug 2026
2026-2027 School Term Dates | Fast Forward School Hull
7 May 2026
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Keep up with The Fast Forward School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 93
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 19
- Children hurt
- 9
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 93 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 19 serious and 74 slight.
9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on a bicycle and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise.
24 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.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
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
3,364
Applications
3,093
Got 1st preference
84.9%
Got preferred school
95.2%
All secondary applications across Kingston upon Hull, City of council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
Special educational needs provision
The Fast Forward School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: Get Information about Schools (GIAS), Department for Education.
Questions parents ask about The Fast Forward School
Does The Fast Forward School have specialist SEN provision?
The Fast Forward School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to The Fast Forward School?
The Fast Forward School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near The Fast Forward School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 93 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 19 serious and 74 slight. 9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on a bicycle and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise. 24 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 The Fast Forward School?
The Fast Forward School is at 80 Scott Street, Hull, HU2 8AP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)