The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.2
1.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
38%
3.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
54%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
84%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
74%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
13%
Based on 272 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 151 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,617
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 30.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Trust
- THRIVE CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr James Shaw (Headteacher/Ceo)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Bricknell Avenue, Hull, HU5 4QH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWyke Sixth Form College
16 plus · Very close
Appleton Primary School
Primary · 558m away
Bricknell Primary School
Primary · 591m away
Croxby Primary School
Primary · 897m away
Lift Hall Road
Primary · 908m away
Priory Primary School
Primary · 988m away
Frederick Holmes School
Special school · 1.2km away
Newland School for Girls
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Kelvin Hall School a selective school?
No. Kelvin Hall School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Kelvin Hall School's Ofsted rating?
Kelvin Hall School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kelvin Hall School?
Kelvin Hall School currently has 1,617 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kelvin Hall School take?
Kelvin Hall School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Kelvin Hall School?
Kelvin Hall School is in Hull, HU5 4QH, in the Kingston upon Hull, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kelvin Hall School have a sixth form?
No, Kelvin Hall School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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