Located in Hull, The Parks Primary Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy sponsor led 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.
The Parks Primary Academy currently has around 359 pupils on roll, which is about 114% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.3% boys and 50.7% girls. Around 62.8% 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 7.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (77.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Courtway Road, Hull, HU6 9TA |
| Website: | www.theparkshull.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01482761321 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Michael McGrath |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 139922 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 315 |
| Number of Pupils: | 359 |
| Number of Boys: | 177 |
| Number of Girls: | 182 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 22.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 77.70% | 279 |
| Other White | 6.70% | 24 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.60% | 20 |
| African | 5.00% | 18 |
| Other Mixed | 1.70% | 6 |
| Other Black | 1.40% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 0.80% | 3 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Nursery School Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court Park Primary School Courtway Road , HU6 9TA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parks Primary Academy Courtway Road , HU6 9TA | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Parks Primary School Courtway Road , HU6 9TA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Dane Park Road , HU6 9AA | - not rated | 210 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Voluntary Catholic Academy Dane Park Road , HU6 9AA | 3out of 4 | 210 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Henry Cooper School Thorpepark Road , Orchard Park Estate HU6 9ES | - not rated | 1,361 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sirius Academy North 540 Hall Road , HU6 9BP | - not rated | 1,575 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newland School for Girls Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU | 3out of 4 | 1,862 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Newland School for Girls Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU | - not rated | 1,862 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN | 4out of 4 | 1,999 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 | 2,483 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Skills Hub Central 322-328 Endike Lane , HU6 8AE | - not rated | 912 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Holmes School Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ | - not rated | 1,471 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Holmes School Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ | 3out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| University of Hull Cottingham Road , HU6 7RX | - not rated | 2,271 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North Moor Education Trust North Moor House , Dunswell Road HU16 4JS | - not rated | 2,559 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.