Thorpepark Academy, 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.

Thorpepark Academy currently has around 541 pupils on roll, which is about 129% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.2% boys and 48.8% girls. Around 64.6% 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 6.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.1%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.9%).

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.

School Information

Address: Laxthorpe, Hull, HU6 9EG
Website: https://thorpeparkacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01482854632
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Kingston upon Hull, City of
Headteacher / Principal: Caroline Knight
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 142307

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 25/02/2020

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 541
Number of Boys: 277
Number of Girls: 264

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.5% 4%
Persistent absence: 19.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British83.90%454
Other White7.00%38
Other Mixed3.90%21
African2.00%11
White and Asian0.90%5
Other (any other ethnic group)0.70%4
Other Black0.70%4
Other Asian0.20%1
White and Black African0.20%1
Pakistani0.20%1
Chinese0.20%1
Caribbean0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Primary

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.

Reading: Average (1.1)
Writing: Average (0.0)
Maths: Average (-0.5)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
61%
Town average
62%
Local authority average
61%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
6%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
8%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
105.0
Town average
104.4
Local authority average
104.3
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
103.7
Local authority average
103.8
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
McMillan Nursery School
Eleventh Avenue , HU6 8HT
- not rated 866 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
Lambert Childrens Centre
Lambert Street , HU5 2SG
- not rated 3,178 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Thorpepark Academy
Laxthorpe , Orchard Park Estate HU6 9EG
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Thorpepark Primary School
Laxthorpe , Orchard Park Estate HU6 9EG
- not rated 0 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Shaw Park Primary School
Dringshaw , Orchard Park Road HU6 9DA
- not rated 665 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
The Green Way Primary School
21st Avenue , HU6 8HD
- not rated 897 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Lift Green Way
21st Avenue , HU6 8HD
3out of 4 897 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

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 648 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Sirius Academy North
540 Hall Road , HU6 9BP
- not rated 654 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy
Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN
4out of 4 1,658 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Mary's College
Cranbrook Avenue , HU6 7TN
- not rated 1,658 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Newland School for Girls
Cottingham Road , HU6 7RU
3out of 4 1,909 yd Academy converter No Girls More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Wyke Sixth Form College
Bricknell Avenue , HU5 4NT
- not rated 3,121 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Life Skills Hub Central
322-328 Endike Lane , HU6 8AE
- not rated 1,226 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Frederick Holmes School
Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ
- not rated 1,690 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Frederick Holmes School
Inglemire Lane , HU6 8JJ
3out of 4 1,690 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
University of Hull
Cottingham Road , HU6 7RX
- not rated 2,246 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Hull Grammar School
Cottingham Road , HU5 2DL
- not rated 2,545 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.