What did Ofsted judge Kelvin Hall School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Kelvin Hall School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Kelvin Hall School?

Kelvin Hall School has 1,593 pupils on roll.

What are Kelvin Hall School’s exam results?

In 2025-26 (DfE’s provisional figures), its average Attainment 8 score was 46.9: DfE’s measure of pupils’ results across eight GCSE-level subjects. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

What ages does Kelvin Hall School take?

Kelvin Hall School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Kelvin Hall School located?

Kelvin Hall School is located in Hull, HU5 4QH, Kingston upon Hull, City of.

How do I apply to Kelvin Hall School?

Kelvin Hall School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How are Year 7 places decided at Kelvin Hall School?

When Kelvin Hall School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in public care — Children in public care at the time when preferences are expressed, and those who have been previously looked after. This includes children who have been in state care outside of England but ceased to be so as a result of being adopted;; 2. Medical/exceptional family circumstances — Significant medical factors or exceptional family circumstances. (See note 1 below);; 3. Siblings — Having a brother or sister who will be attending the school at the expected time of admission. (See note 2 below);, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 320 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Kelvin Hall School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 81.4% of pupils at Kelvin Hall School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Kelvin Hall School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

School AtlasKingston upon Hull, City of

Kingston upon Hull, City of

School AtlasKingston upon Hull, City of

Kingston upon Hull, City of

Kelvin Hall SchoolEst. 1959

StateSecondary

Profile updated · DfE GIAS2 days to apply

Bricknell Avenue, HU5 4QH Website01482342229

Verified from official sources

GoodJan 2024

Inspected Jan 2024

View full report

Ages11 - 16

Pupils1,593

GoodJan 2024

Ages11 - 16

Pupils1,593

Inspected Jan 2024 · View report

Pupils (January 2026 census)

1,593

99.3% of capacity (1,603 on roll) · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

DfE

Attainment 8

46.9

2025-26 (provisional)

DfE2025-26

Demand (Year 7)

1.1× oversubscribed

346 first choices for 308 places offered

DfE2026-27

Sports on site

Sports Hall · All-weather pitch · Gym +2

Sport England Active Places

Unclaimed profile · the school has not checked or added its own details.

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Part of — 10 schools; 2 of 3 schools with a graded inspection rated Good or Outstanding.

Other schools in this trust:Priory Primary School The Boulevard Academy Newland School for Girls Ings Primary School Sidmouth Primary School Stepney Primary School

At a Glance

Rated Good and in demand.

InspectionGood

Inspected Jan 2024

Results

Stable

Attainment 8: 46.9 (2025-26, provisional)

AdmissionsIn demand

1.1x oversubscribed (Year 7, 2026-27)

82.4%

Stay in education

Nat. avg 86% (DfE 2024-25)

Type

Academy

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 16

Gender

Co-educational

Sixth Form

Headteacher/Ceo

Mr James Shaw

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Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Aug 2026DfE School Censusabsence & staffingOfsted Parent Viewrecommend rateFSAfood hygieneInspectorategrade & date· Jan 2024IMD 2025deprivation

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Borough ComparisonAbsence 10.2% — above the average for secondary schools in this borough

School Capacity1,603 pupils on roll — 99.3% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

Key admissions dates

DeadlineSecondary application deadline

Saturday, 31 October 2026

in 2 days

How to apply via GOV.UK All UK admissions deadlines

Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaBricknell · Kingston upon Hull, City of · Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham · Urban

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 7Average

Food hygiene

Flood Zone 3High risk

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileBelow LA average

Crimes per month 46

Kingston upon Hull, City of peer median: 83 per month

12-month total549

Top categories

Violent crime

229 (42%)

Public order

52 (9%)

Criminal damage / arson

49 (9%)

and 10 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Jul 2025 – Jun 2026 · vs 184 Kingston upon Hull, City of schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)42

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m13

Nearest site320m

Includes1 public parks, 1 playing fields, 1 play spaces, 1 sports facilities, 2 allotments

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseLow — 49.7 dB daytime, peaking at 64.5 dB nearby

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	9.9 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	7.3 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	13.3 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Source: DEFRA, Air quality compliance assessment 2025: modelled data and reports (GOV.UK) (CMAQ-Urban model) © Crown copyright, Defra. Open Government Licence v3.0Limits and guideline: The Air Quality Standards Regulations 2010, Schedule 2; WHO global air quality guidelines (2021), Table 0.1; The Environmental Targets (Fine Particulate Matter) (England) Regulations 2023, regulation 4

Building energy rating

Operational rating from actual metered usage (Display Energy Certificate)

Band C · score 70 · 2026

Heating: Natural Gas · 14,771 m²

Was band D in 2019.

MHCLG Energy Performance of Buildings register (OGL v3)

Data from:Inspection: Jan 2024Results: 2025-26Admissions: 2026-27Profile updated: Aug 2026

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How places are decided at Kelvin Hall School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Children in public care — Children in public care at the time when preferences are expressed, and those who have been previously looked after. This includes children who have been in state care outside of England but ceased to be so as a result of being adopted;
2Medical/exceptional family circumstances — Significant medical factors or exceptional family circumstances. (See note 1 below);
3Siblings — Having a brother or sister who will be attending the school at the expected time of admission. (See note 2 below);
4Children of staff — Children of staff, provided that the member of staff has been employed at Kelvin Hall for a minimum of two years and/or has been recruited to fill a post for which there is a demonstrable skills shortage;
5Distance/geographical — Geographical, with priority given to those living nearest to the school. (See note 4 below).

Kelvin Hall School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Kelvin Hall School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Kelvin Hall School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in January 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Kelvin Hall School?: Kelvin Hall School has 1,593 pupils on roll.
What are Kelvin Hall School’s exam results?: In 2025-26 (DfE’s provisional figures), its average Attainment 8 score was 46.9: DfE’s measure of pupils’ results across eight GCSE-level subjects. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.
What ages does Kelvin Hall School take?: Kelvin Hall School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Kelvin Hall School located?: Kelvin Hall School is located in Hull, HU5 4QH, Kingston upon Hull, City of.
How do I apply to Kelvin Hall School?: Kelvin Hall School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Kelvin Hall School?: When Kelvin Hall School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Children in public care — Children in public care at the time when preferences are expressed, and those who have been previously looked after. This includes children who have been in state care outside of England but ceased to be so as a result of being adopted;; 2. Medical/exceptional family circumstances — Significant medical factors or exceptional family circumstances. (See note 1 below);; 3. Siblings — Having a brother or sister who will be attending the school at the expected time of admission. (See note 2 below);, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 320 places at this entry point.

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Kelvin Hall SchoolEst. 1959

StateSecondary

Profile updated · DfE GIAS2 days to apply

Bricknell Avenue, HU5 4QH Website01482342229

Verified from official sources

GoodJan 2024

Inspected Jan 2024

View full report

Ages11 - 16

Pupils1,593

GoodJan 2024

Ages11 - 16

Pupils1,593

Inspected Jan 2024 · View report

Pupils (January 2026 census)

1,593

99.3% of capacity (1,603 on roll) · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

DfE

Attainment 8

46.9

2025-26 (provisional)

DfE2025-26

Demand (Year 7)

1.1× oversubscribed

346 first choices for 308 places offered

DfE2026-27

Sports on site

Sports Hall · All-weather pitch · Gym +2

Sport England Active Places

Unclaimed profile · the school has not checked or added its own details.

Are you from Kelvin Hall School? Claim it

Part of — 10 schools; 2 of 3 schools with a graded inspection rated Good or Outstanding.

Other schools in this trust:Priory Primary School The Boulevard Academy Newland School for Girls Ings Primary School Sidmouth Primary School Stepney Primary School

At a Glance

Rated Good and in demand.

InspectionGood

Inspected Jan 2024

Results

Stable

Attainment 8: 46.9 (2025-26, provisional)

AdmissionsIn demand

1.1x oversubscribed (Year 7, 2026-27)

82.4%

Stay in education

Nat. avg 86% (DfE 2024-25)

Type

Academy

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 16

Gender

Co-educational

Sixth Form

Headteacher/Ceo

Mr James Shaw

See more of Kelvin Hall School

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Where this data comes from

DfE GIASschool register· Aug 2026DfE School Censusabsence & staffingOfsted Parent Viewrecommend rateFSAfood hygieneInspectorategrade & date· Jan 2024IMD 2025deprivation

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Borough ComparisonAbsence 10.2% — above the average for secondary schools in this borough

School Capacity1,603 pupils on roll — 99.3% of capacity · DfE capacity survey 2024-25

Key admissions dates

DeadlineSecondary application deadline

Saturday, 31 October 2026

in 2 days

How to apply via GOV.UK All UK admissions deadlines

Statutory dates set in law (apply to all state schools in England). Confirm exact local windows with your council.

Place & Setting

Local Context

AreaBricknell · Kingston upon Hull, City of · Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham · Urban

Area deprivation

IMD Decile 7Average

Food hygiene

Flood Zone 3High risk

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileBelow LA average

Crimes per month 46

Kingston upon Hull, City of peer median: 83 per month

12-month total549

Top categories

Violent crime

229 (42%)

Public order

52 (9%)

Criminal damage / arson

49 (9%)

and 10 smaller categories

Source: data.police.uk · ½ mile radius · Jul 2025 – Jun 2026 · vs 184 Kingston upon Hull, City of schools.

Road Safety Nearby

Recorded collisions within 500m (2021–2025)42

Source: DfT road safety data

Greenspace Nearby

Greenspace sites within 800m13

Nearest site320m

Includes1 public parks, 1 playing fields, 1 play spaces, 1 sports facilities, 2 allotments

Source: OS Open Greenspace

Road Noise

Road noiseLow — 49.7 dB daytime, peaking at 64.5 dB nearby

Source: Defra strategic noise mapping

Air Quality

Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂)	9.9 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (10)	10

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (10)

Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Fine particulate matter (PM₂.₅)	7.3 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (20)	20
England’s 2040 target (10)	10
The WHO guideline (5)	5

Within the legal limit in England (20) · within England’s 2040 target (10) · above the WHO guideline (5)

Particulate matter (PM₁₀): modelled annual mean for the school's 1 km square, with the yardsticks that apply
Item	µg/m³
Particulate matter (PM₁₀)	13.3 µg/m³
The legal limit in England (40)	40
The WHO guideline (15)	15

Within the legal limit in England (40) · within the WHO guideline (15)

Modelled annual mean for 2025, for the 1 km square containing the school. Not a measurement.

Building energy rating

Operational rating from actual metered usage (Display Energy Certificate)

Band C · score 70 · 2026

Heating: Natural Gas · 14,771 m²

Was band D in 2019.

MHCLG Energy Performance of Buildings register (OGL v3)

Data from:Inspection: Jan 2024Results: 2025-26Admissions: 2026-27Profile updated: Aug 2026

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Kelvin Hall School

Kelvin Hall SchoolEst. 1959

Quick summary

At a Glance

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileBelow LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

Building energy rating

Nearby schools within 5 km

How places are decided at Kelvin Hall School

Kelvin Hall School: key facts

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Kelvin Hall SchoolEst. 1959

Quick summary

At a Glance

Key Metrics

Comparative & Financial

Key admissions dates

Place & Setting

Local Context

Neighbourhood safety· within ½ mileBelow LA average

Road Safety Nearby

Greenspace Nearby

Road Noise

Air Quality

Building energy rating

Nearby schools within 5 km