Hallgate Primary School Cottingham is a primary school in Cottingham, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school 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.
Hallgate Primary School Cottingham currently has around 313 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.1% boys and 47.9% girls. Around 13.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 18.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.4%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Hallgate Primary School, Cottingham, HU16 4DD |
| Website: | www.hallgateprimaryschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01482846136 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Philip Hardcastle |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 135078 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/02/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 315 |
| Number of Pupils: | 313 |
| Number of Boys: | 163 |
| Number of Girls: | 150 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 18.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 83.40% | 261 |
| African | 4.20% | 13 |
| Other Mixed | 3.80% | 12 |
| Unclassified | 2.20% | 7 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.30% | 4 |
| Other White | 1.30% | 4 |
| Indian | 1.30% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | - not rated | 3,076 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallgate Infant School Hallgate , HU16 4DD | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallgate Primary School Cottingham Hallgate Primary School , HU16 4DD | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallgate Junior School Hallgate , HU16 4DD | - not rated | 123 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bacon Garth Primary School The Garth , HU16 5BP | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Primary School Westfield Primary School, Westfield Road , HU16 5PE | 3out of 4 | 1,003 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottingham High School Harland Way , HU16 5PX | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cottingham High School Harland Way , HU16 5PX | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Gee School Bishop Alcock Road , Bricknell Road HU5 4RS | - not rated | 2,337 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH | - not rated | 2,862 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH | 3out of 4 | 2,862 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | 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 | 2,826 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Moor Education Trust North Moor House , Dunswell Road HU16 4JS | - not rated | 2,300 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Home Tuition Service Senss , The Education Centre HU5 5RL | - not rated | 2,443 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Life Skills Hub Central 322-328 Endike Lane , HU6 8AE | - not rated | 2,489 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Holmes School Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ | - not rated | 2,838 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Holmes School Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 2,838 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.