Bricknell Primary School, based in Hull, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Bricknell Primary School currently has around 657 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.7% boys and 49.3% girls. Around 9.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.1%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 10 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (81.1%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Bricknell Avenue, Hull, HU5 4ET |
| Website: | www.bricknellschool.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01482493208 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Hannah Stannard |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 140235 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/03/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 656 |
| Number of Pupils: | 657 |
| Number of Boys: | 333 |
| Number of Girls: | 324 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 81.10% | 533 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.90% | 32 |
| Other White | 2.40% | 16 |
| Other Mixed | 2.00% | 13 |
| African | 1.80% | 12 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 10 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 1.10% | 7 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.80% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 0.60% | 4 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lambert Childrens Centre Lambert Street , HU5 2SG | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | - not rated | 2,473 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clifton Children's Centre Burslem Street , Stafford Street HU2 9AP | - not rated | 2,728 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bricknell Primary School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4ET | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bricknell Primary School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4ET | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Primary School Appleton Road , HU5 4PG | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Appleton Primary School Appleton Road , HU5 4PG | 3out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Primary School Priory Road , HU5 5RU | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH | - not rated | 645 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Gee School Bishop Alcock Road , Bricknell Road HU5 4RS | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Newland School for Girls Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU | 3out of 4 | 1,455 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Newland School for Girls Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU | - not rated | 1,455 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyke Sixth Form College Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT | - not rated | 737 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRU for Medical Needs The Priory Centre , Priory Road HU5 5RU | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hull Cottingham Road , HU6 7RX | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Derringham School Priory Road , HU5 5RU | - not rated | 1,424 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Language Unit Thoresby Centre , Thoresby Street HU5 3RQ | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Language Unit Welbeck Street , HU5 3RQ | - not rated | 1,438 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.