The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (117% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 411
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 36%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mrs Louise Pinnell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Dairycoates Avenue, Hull, HU3 5DD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChiltern Primary School
Primary · 599m away
The Educational Hearing Service for Hearing and Vision
Miscellaneous · 734m away
St George's Primary School
Primary · 768m away
Wheeler Primary School
Primary · 786m away
The Boulevard Academy
Secondary · 790m away
The Venn Boulevard Centre
Academy · 849m away
Paisley Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Adelaide Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lift Newington's Ofsted rating?
Lift Newington was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lift Newington?
Lift Newington currently has 411 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lift Newington take?
Lift Newington caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lift Newington?
Lift Newington is in Hull, HU3 5DD, in the Kingston upon Hull, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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