The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.6
4.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
33%
8.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
77%
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
83%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
14%
Based on 102 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
30% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 85 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 811
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 51.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Trust
- THRIVE CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Steve Fenna (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Massey Close, Kingston-upon-Hull, HU3 3QT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt George's Primary School
Primary · Very close
Chiltern Primary School
Primary · 333m away
The Venn Boulevard Centre
Academy · 498m away
Paisley Primary School
Primary · 623m away
Lift Newington
Primary · 790m away
Wheeler Primary School
Primary · 831m away
Hymers College
Independent · 1.0km away
Adelaide Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Boulevard Academy a selective school?
No. The Boulevard Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Boulevard Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Boulevard Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Boulevard Academy?
The Boulevard Academy currently has 811 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Boulevard Academy take?
The Boulevard Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Boulevard Academy?
The Boulevard Academy is in Kingston-upon-Hull, HU3 3QT, in the Kingston upon Hull, City of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Boulevard Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Boulevard Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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