The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 39% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.7
5.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
33%
8.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
24%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.00
Band 3Source: 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
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 249 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 139 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,460
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 39%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Trust
- THE CONSTELLATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Gemma Ransom (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
296 Anlaby Park Road South, Hull, HU4 7JB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPickering High School Sports College
Secondary · Very close
Bridgeview
Special school · Very close
Bridgeview Special School
Academy · Very close
Ganton School
Academy · Very close
Ganton Special School
Special school · Very close
The Sullivan Centre
Academy · Very close
Whitehouse Pupil Referral Unit
Academy · 306m away
Christopher Pickering Primary School
Primary · 542m away
Questions parents ask
Is Sirius Academy West a selective school?
No. Sirius Academy West is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sirius Academy West's Ofsted rating?
Sirius Academy West was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sirius Academy West?
Sirius Academy West currently has 1,460 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sirius Academy West take?
Sirius Academy West caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sirius Academy West?
Sirius Academy West is in Hull, HU4 7JB, in the Kingston upon Hull, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sirius Academy West have a sixth form?
Yes, Sirius Academy West has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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