Best secondary schools in Hull
Hull schools vary sharply by catchment, so compare the surrounding sector at the same time. This ranking covers 13 secondary schools in the Hull local authority. Postcode area HU7 has the highest average school score (49.8 across 2 schools), while HU3 sits at the lower end (13.6). 77% of ranked Hull secondary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 secondary schools in Hull on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Hull comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
More secondary schools in Hull
Positions 11–13 in the Hull ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Sirius Academy North | 5.1 | Requires improvement | Secondary |
| 12 | The Boulevard Academy | 3.7 | Requires improvement | Secondary |
| 13 | Liberty Academy | 2.5 | Requires improvement | Secondary |
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Questions about secondary schools in Hull
What is the best secondary school in Hull?
Ron Dearing UTC is the top-ranked secondary school in Hull (LocaleIQ score 92 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 49.0. The score combines Ofsted outcome, Progress 8 and Attainment 8, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Hull secondary pool.
What is the best primary school in Hull?
Bricknell Primary School tops the Hull primary school ranking (LocaleIQ 99). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 87% · higher 24%. See the full primary school ranking for Hull for the complete list.
Which secondary schools in Hull have the best GCSE results?
Attainment 8 measures average GCSE grades across eight subjects; Progress 8 compares actual grades against predictions based on KS2 — a positive figure means pupils outperformed expectations. Top performers in Hull: Ron Dearing UTC (Attainment 8 49.0); St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy (Attainment 8 54.9); Lift Kingswood (Attainment 8 55.0). Both metrics feed into the LocaleIQ secondary school score.
Which secondary schools in Hull are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
2 secondary schools in the Hull ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Ron Dearing UTC, St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy. 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 secondary schools are ranked in Hull?
This ranking covers 13 secondary 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 secondary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, HU7 has the strongest cluster — 49.8 average across 2 ranked secondary schools. HU3 sits at the lower end (13.6 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.