UKSchoolSearch
OpenSecondaryOfsted: GoodURN 143221

Kelvin Hall School

Academy converter · Hull · HU5 4QH

Ages 11–16 · 1,593 pupils · Kingston upon Hull, City of

School website

Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

46.0

Overall absence

9.6%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

Read full report

Headline

Good

Inspection date

2024-01-23

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.40
−20+2
Attainment 846.0
English & maths grade 5+45%
English & maths grade 4+65%
EBacc entry68%

EBacc APS: 4.2

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence9.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)26.7%
Unauthorised5.3%
Authorised absence
4.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
4.3%
Enrolments in measure
1,658

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill99%

1,593 pupils · 1,615 places

Pupils on roll
1,593
Boys / girls
850 / 743
School capacity
1,615
Capacity fill
1,593 / 1,615 (99%)
Free school meals
35.2%
FSM pupils
561
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THRIVE CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
THRIVE CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
Thrive Co-operative Learning Trust
Headteacher
Mr James Shaw

Location

Address
Bricknell Avenue
Postcode
HU5 4QH
Town
Hull
Local authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
District
Kingston upon Hull, City of
Constituency
Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of, 1,593 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 35.2%.

Open schools in Hull
119
Secondary schools in Hull
14
Academies among open schools in Hull
79% (94)
Open schools in HU5
14
Secondary in HU5
1
Open schools in Kingston upon Hull, City of LA
106
Secondary in Kingston upon Hull, City of LA
13

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in HullNear HU5

  • Newland School for Girls

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Hull · HU6 7RU · Kingston upon Hull, City of

    Ages 11–16

    • Att844.3
    • P8-0.1
    • Absence7.7%

    0.8 miles away

  • Hull Trinity House Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Hull · HU3 1UP · Kingston upon Hull, City of

    Ages 11–16

    • Att850.2
    • P80.1
    • Absence11.1%

    1.7 miles away

  • Sirius Academy North

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Hull · HU6 9BP · Kingston upon Hull, City of

    Ages 11–16

    • Att836.6
    • P8-1.0
    • Absence13.4%

    1.7 miles away

  • The Boulevard Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Free schools · Secondary

    Kingston-upon-Hull · HU3 3QT · Kingston upon Hull, City of

    Ages 11–16

    • Att836.6
    • P8-0.7
    • Absence11.2%

    1.8 miles away

  • Ron Dearing UTC

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    University technical college · Secondary

    Hull · HU2 8BQ · Kingston upon Hull, City of

    Ages 14–19

    • Att850.7
    • P80.1
    • Absence3.9%

    2.3 miles away

  • Wolfreton School and Sixth Form College

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Hull · HU10 6HB · East Riding of Yorkshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att844.0
    • P8-0.3
    • Absence8.2%

    2.3 miles away

  • Sirius Academy West

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Hull · HU4 7JB · Kingston upon Hull, City of

    Ages 11–18

    • Att842.1
    • P8-0.7
    • Absence9.1%

    2.3 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr James Shaw
Telephone
01482342229
Website
www.kelvinhall.net

Official links