Whitehouse Pupil Referral Unit, Kingston-upon-Hull
Whitehouse Pupil Referral Unit is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Kingston-upon-Hull, part of Venn Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2019. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in February 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2019)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Whitehouse Pupil Referral Unit in detail
Whitehouse Pupil Referral Unit in its own words
In its own words: "Whitehouse PRU is a primary pupil referral unit in Hull, supporting pupils at risk of permanent exclusion from mainstream education. As an academy, we are dedicated to fostering a safe, engaging, and respectful environment that empowers our pupils to thrive. Safe - At TheWhitehouse PRU, we prioritise the personal safety and well-being of our pupils."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include rugby, tennis, gymnastics, badminton, swimming, dance, drama and cheerleading.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Getting a place at Whitehouse Pupil Referral Unit
Across Kingston upon Hull, City of, 95% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Kingston upon Hull, City of lodged 168 appeals against primary school offers; 99 reached a hearing and 20 succeeded (20.2% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Whitehouse Pupil Referral Unit are Christopher Pickering Primary School (0.2 miles, Outstanding, 87% reading, 85% maths); Rokeby Park Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 65% reading, 78% maths); St Thomas More Voluntary Catholic Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 73% reading, 65% maths); and Francis Askew Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 76% reading, 82% maths).
Christopher Pickering Primary SchoolRokeby Park Primary SchoolSt Thomas More Voluntary Catholic AcademyFrancis Askew Primary School
The trust
Whitehouse Pupil Referral Unit is one of 16 schools run by Venn Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 60% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
78.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Whitehouse Pupil Referral Unit has an education, health and care plan (23 of 23 in 2026). The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hessle Rail Stn, about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Runcorn Garth, 330 metres away.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Whitehouse Pupil Referral Unit are Sirius Academy West (0.2 miles) and Hessle High School and Penshurst Primary School (1.8 miles).
Sirius Academy WestHessle High School and Penshurst Primary School
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from October 2019, 7 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Whitehouse provides a caring, calm environment where pupils with significant difficulties are welcomed and supported to build confidence and skills. Staff help pupils manage their emotions and behaviour using personalised approaches, and the school successfully prepares them for progression to mainstream or special schools. The school works closely with families, mainstream schools and professionals to support each child's individual needs.
Key Strengths
- Strong pastoral support and safe, inclusive environment where pupils feel valued and listened to
- Effective assessment of individual needs with personalised learning targets that help close gaps in knowledge
- High priority on reading with daily opportunities and tailored phonics teaching for pupils who need extra help
- Good behaviour support helping pupils manage emotions with safe spaces and resources
- Strong attendance procedures that result in improved attendance and better curriculum retention
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent teaching of handwriting skills and formation for pupils in early stages of writing
- Teachers not routinely correcting gaps in pupils' grammar and punctuation knowledge
- Need to ensure all staff understand how to develop pupils' writing skills including accurate punctuation and grammar
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with strong procedures, clear oversight from trust and governors, and a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Team building activities, problem-solving activities, skateboarding, outdoor education, first aid training, school council roles
Whitehouse Pupil Referral Unit is a nurturing school that has maintained good standards since its last inspection in 2019. The school provides effective support for pupils with significant learning and behavioural difficulties, helping them develop skills and confidence to progress to mainstream or special school provision.
At a Glance
78.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Whitehouse Pupil Referral Unit 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
- 20
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 17 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
6 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 - Kingston-upon-Hull
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Kingston-upon-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.
Inspection History(3)
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
23
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
23
Total Pupils
20
Boys
3
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
3.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,123
Mean salary
2026 data
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Whitehouse Pupil Referral Unit
Questions parents ask about Whitehouse Pupil Referral Unit
What is Whitehouse Pupil Referral Unit's Ofsted rating?
Whitehouse Pupil Referral Unit's most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2019, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Whitehouse Pupil Referral Unit?
No fixed boundary. When Whitehouse Pupil Referral Unit is oversubscribed, Kingston upon Hull, City of allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Whitehouse Pupil Referral Unit?
Whitehouse Pupil Referral Unit has around 23 pupils on roll. 78% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Whitehouse Pupil Referral Unit?
Apply through Kingston upon Hull, City of's coordinated admissions process, naming Whitehouse Pupil Referral Unit on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Whitehouse Pupil Referral Unit?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 17 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 6 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 Whitehouse Pupil Referral Unit?
Whitehouse Pupil Referral Unit is at 262a Pickering Road, Kingston-upon-Hull, HU4 7AD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)