Paisley 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.
Paisley Primary School currently has around 336 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.7% boys and 47.3% girls. Around 35.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (51.5%). other white pupils make up about 19.3% , followed by african at 13.7%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Paisley Street, Hull, HU3 6NJ |
| Website: | https://paisleyprimaryschool.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01482355984 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Headteacher Jack Danson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 144305 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/02/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 390 |
| Number of Pupils: | 336 |
| Number of Boys: | 177 |
| Number of Girls: | 159 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 19.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 51.50% | 173 |
| Other White | 19.30% | 65 |
| African | 13.70% | 46 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.50% | 15 |
| Other Mixed | 3.00% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 2.40% | 8 |
| Other Black | 2.10% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 0.90% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Children's Centre Burslem Street , Stafford Street HU2 9AP | - not rated | 2,371 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lambert Childrens Centre Lambert Street , HU5 2SG | - not rated | 2,429 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paisley Primary School Paisley Street , HU3 6NJ | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paisley Primary School Paisley Street , HU3 6NJ | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Primary School St George's Road , HU3 6ED | - not rated | 510 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Primary School St George's Road , HU3 6ED | - not rated | 510 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheeler Primary School Wheeler Street , HU3 5QE | 3out of 4 | 847 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Boulevard Academy Massey Close , HU3 3QT | - not rated | 681 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Amy Johnson School Ringrose Street , HU3 5NW | - not rated | 1,177 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour High School Fountain Road , Beverley Road HU3 1UR | - not rated | 2,271 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull Trinity House Academy Beverley Road , HU3 1UP | - not rated | 2,305 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kelvin Hall School Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4QH | - not rated | 2,447 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 2,420 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hull College Queen's Gardens , Wilberforce Drive HU1 3DG | - not rated | 3,103 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hymers College Hymers Avenue , Hull HU3 1LW | - not rated | 857 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Language Unit Thoresby Centre , Thoresby Street HU5 3RQ | - not rated | 958 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Language Unit Welbeck Street , HU5 3RQ | - not rated | 958 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Boulevard Centre 172 Boulevard , Kingston-upon-Hull HU3 3EL | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Venn Boulevard Centre 172 Boulevard , Kingston-upon-Hull HU3 3EL | - not rated | 1,208 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.