Best schools in Hull
Hull schools vary sharply by catchment, so compare the surrounding sector at the same time. This ranking covers 83 schools in the Hull local authority. Postcode area HU2 has the highest average school score (66.4 across 3 schools), while HU3 sits at the lower end (49.4). 92% of ranked Hull schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 schools in Hull on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Hull comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
More 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 | Ron Dearing UTC | 92 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 17 | Thoresby Primary School | 92 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 18 | East Park Primary School | 91.3 | Good | Primary |
| 19 | Kingswood Parks Primary School | 91.2 | Good | Primary |
| 20 | St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy | 89.6 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 21 | The Parks Primary Academy | 89.5 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 22 | Ainthorpe Primary School | 88.5 | Good | Primary |
| 23 | Bellfield Primary School | 85.5 | Good | Primary |
| 24 | Biggin Hill Primary School | 82.9 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | Lift Kingswood | 82.9 | Good | Secondary |
| 26 | St Nicholas Primary School | 81.4 | Good | Primary |
| 27 | Pearson Primary School | 80.3 | Good | Primary |
| 28 | Parkstone Primary School | 78.7 | Good | Primary |
| 29 | Maybury Primary School | 76.8 | Good | Primary |
| 30 | Marfleet Primary Academy | 73.6 | Good | Primary |
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Questions about schools in Hull
What is the best school in Hull?
Bricknell Primary School is the top-ranked school in Hull overall (LocaleIQ score 99 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 87% · higher 24%. Primary and secondary schools are scored on separate metrics and peer pools — use the phase tabs above to compare like for like.
What is the best primary school in Hull?
Bricknell Primary School leads the Hull primary school ranking (LocaleIQ 99). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 87% · higher 24%. The Primary tab above shows the full ranked list of Hull primary schools.
What is the best secondary school in Hull?
Ron Dearing UTC leads the Hull secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 92). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 49.0. The Secondary tab above shows the full ranked list of Hull secondary schools.
Which schools in Hull are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
14 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 9 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.
Which area of Hull has the best schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, HU2 has the strongest cluster — 66.4 average across 3 ranked schools. HU3 sits at the lower end (49.4 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.
How many schools are ranked in Hull?
This ranking covers 83 schools (primary and secondary) in the Hull comparison pool. Use the Primary or Secondary tabs for phase-specific rankings. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.