The Fast Forward School, Hull

Special
Other independent special school
Mixed
Ages 1519

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Rachel Richardson
LA:Kingston upon Hull, City of
Address:80 Scott Street, Hull, HU2 8AP
Status:open
Opened:30 July 2026

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 4 months ago
-

Overall

Inspected 19 May 2026View full report
URN:152423
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

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

Getting There

Bus Stops

Reform Street (Eastbound)
267m · 4 min walk
New George Street
276m · 4 min walk
Mulgrave Street
283m · 5 min walk
Cannon Street (Northbound)
291m · 5 min walk
Francis Street
291m · 5 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

Area Demand Pressure - Hull

Low pressure
New homes approved:3,258
Projected new pupils:586

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hull

Admissions Demand - Kingston upon Hull, City of

Low demand0.95x oversubscription

Places available

3,315

Applications

3,148

Got 1st preference

86.8%

Got preferred school

96.7%

Secondary admissions across Kingston upon Hull, City of (2025/26)

Inspection History

19 May 2026

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