Best primary schools in Hull
Hull schools vary sharply by catchment, so compare the surrounding sector at the same time. This ranking covers 70 primary schools in the Hull local authority. Postcode area HU8 has the highest average school score (69.8 across 10 schools), while HU2 sits at the lower end (53.6). 94% of ranked Hull primary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 primary schools in Hull on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Hull comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
More primary schools in Hull
Positions 11–30 in the Hull ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Lift Newington | 93.6 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 12 | Highlands Primary School | 93.3 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 13 | Collingwood Primary School | 93.1 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 14 | Eastfield Primary School | 92.9 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 15 | Adelaide Primary School | 92 | Good | Primary |
| 16 | Thoresby Primary School | 92 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 17 | East Park Primary School | 91.3 | Good | Primary |
| 18 | Kingswood Parks Primary School | 91.2 | Good | Primary |
| 19 | The Parks Primary Academy | 89.5 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 20 | Ainthorpe Primary School | 88.5 | Good | Primary |
| 21 | Bellfield Primary School | 85.5 | Good | Primary |
| 22 | Biggin Hill Primary School | 82.9 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | St Nicholas Primary School | 81.4 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | Pearson Primary School | 80.3 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | Parkstone Primary School | 78.7 | Good | Primary |
| 26 | Maybury Primary School | 76.8 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | Marfleet Primary Academy | 73.6 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | St Richard's VC Academy | 70.2 | Good | Primary |
| 29 | Bude Park Primary School | 69.8 | Good | Primary |
| 30 | Lift Hall Road | 69.4 | Good | Primary |
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Questions about primary schools in Hull
What is the best primary school in Hull?
Bricknell Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Hull (LocaleIQ score 99 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 87% · higher 24%. The score combines Ofsted outcome, KS2 expected and higher standards, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Hull primary pool.
What is the best secondary school in Hull?
Ron Dearing UTC tops the Hull secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 92). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 49.0. See the full secondary school ranking for Hull for the complete list.
Which primary schools in Hull have the best KS2 results?
KS2 results measure the percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths (expected standard) and the percentage achieving well above average (higher standard). Top performers in Hull: Bricknell Primary School (KS2 expected 87%, higher 24%); Mersey Primary Academy (KS2 expected 80%, higher 23%); Spring Cottage Primary School (KS2 expected 88%, higher 16%). KS2 results are one of the inputs in the LocaleIQ primary school score alongside Ofsted outcome.
Which primary schools in Hull are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
12 primary schools in the Hull ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Bricknell Primary School, Spring Cottage Primary School, Craven Primary Academy, Clifton Primary School, Estcourt Primary Academy, and 7 more. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Hull?
This ranking covers 70 primary schools in the Hull comparison pool. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Hull has the best primary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, HU8 has the strongest cluster — 69.8 average across 10 ranked primary schools. HU2 sits at the lower end (53.6 average). Hull schools vary sharply by catchment, so compare the surrounding sector at the same time. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.