Is Christopher Pickering Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 6 June 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 2nd of 69 primary schools in Hull. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Christopher Pickering Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 80% of pupils at Christopher Pickering Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Christopher Pickering Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Christopher Pickering Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Christopher Pickering Primary School

The Compass, 1 Burnham Road, Hull, HU4 7EB

Local ranking2nd of 69 primary schools in Hull

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 6 June 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 80.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 13.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 87.0%
Writing (Expected): 80.0%
Maths (Expected): 85.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 85.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 110.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 109.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 110.0
Cohort Size: 60

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 451
Boys: 233 (53%)
Girls: 210 (47%)
Capacity: 420 (105% full)
SEND: 25.9%
FSM Eligible: 37.9%
EAL: 10.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 9.3%
SEN Support: 16.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 19.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 22.7
Budget per Pupil: £6,992/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 14.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 85.6%
Other: 3.3%
White Other: 3.1%
Mixed Other: 2.2%
Black African: 2.2%
Asian Pakistani: 1.1%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.7%
Asian Indian: 0.4%

85.6%

White British

3.3%

Other

3.1%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01482352245

jmarson@cpickering.het.academy

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The Compass

Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 140902
UKPRN: 10046191
Establishment No.: 2891
Trust: HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST

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