What did Ofsted judge Sirius Academy West's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Sirius Academy West's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Sirius Academy West?

Sirius Academy West has 1,409 pupils on roll.

What ages does Sirius Academy West take?

Sirius Academy West admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Sirius Academy West located?

Sirius Academy West is located in Hull, HU4 7JB, Kingston upon Hull, City of.

How do I apply to Sirius Academy West?

Sirius Academy West 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 Sirius Academy West?

When Sirius Academy West has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Children in public care (‘Looked After’ Children)... Looked after children requesting a place supported by the Authority’s children services will be automatically entitled to a place; 2. Siblings — Those applicants who on the date of admission will have a sibling on the roll of the Academy at the time of admission. Siblings (brothers or sisters) are considered to be those children who live at the same address and either: have one or both natural parents in common; are related by a parent’s marriage; are adopted or are fostered; their parents are married/co-habiting and children live together in the same household; are children of the same household; 3. Children of staff — Children of staff provided that the member of staff has been employed by the Academy for a minimum of two years and/or has been recruited to fill a post for which there is a demonstrable skills shortage, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 290 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If the Academy becomes oversubscribed within a single criterion, it will prioritise on the basis of the proximity of the normal address to the academy - closest first. The distance... is the measurement from the main entrance of the student’s normal address to the main entrance of the Academy, using the safest walking route.

What is the largest ethnic background at Sirius Academy West?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 79.1% of pupils at Sirius Academy West are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Sirius Academy West: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

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How places are decided at Sirius Academy West

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — Children in public care (‘Looked After’ Children)... Looked after children requesting a place supported by the Authority’s children services will be automatically entitled to a place.
2Siblings — Those applicants who on the date of admission will have a sibling on the roll of the Academy at the time of admission. Siblings (brothers or sisters) are considered to be those children who live at the same address and either: have one or both natural parents in common; are related by a parent’s marriage; are adopted or are fostered; their parents are married/co-habiting and children live together in the same household; are children of the same household.
3Children of staff — Children of staff provided that the member of staff has been employed by the Academy for a minimum of two years and/or has been recruited to fill a post for which there is a demonstrable skills shortage.
4Sporting aptitude — Ten percent of students by aptitude in sport. The outcome of tests for sporting aptitude will not affect candidates’ eligibility for a place should they satisfy a higher priority. If applicants are seeking admission through sporting aptitude they will be asked to complete a form available from the Academy. The Academy will then administer sporting aptitude analysis assessments.

If two applications tie: If the Academy becomes oversubscribed within a single criterion, it will prioritise on the basis of the proximity of the normal address to the academy - closest first. The distance... is the measurement from the main entrance of the student’s normal address to the main entrance of the Academy, using the safest walking route.

Children with an EHC plan naming the Academy are automatically entitled to a place (para 5.1), not numbered as a criterion. The Academy has no religious affiliation and admits students of any or no faith (para 1.3). Aptitude in sport applies to 10% of places only, not the whole cohort.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Sirius Academy West: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Sirius Academy West's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Sirius Academy West's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Sirius Academy West?: Sirius Academy West has 1,409 pupils on roll.
What ages does Sirius Academy West take?: Sirius Academy West admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Sirius Academy West located?: Sirius Academy West is located in Hull, HU4 7JB, Kingston upon Hull, City of.
How do I apply to Sirius Academy West?: Sirius Academy West 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 Sirius Academy West?: When Sirius Academy West has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Children in public care (‘Looked After’ Children)... Looked after children requesting a place supported by the Authority’s children services will be automatically entitled to a place; 2. Siblings — Those applicants who on the date of admission will have a sibling on the roll of the Academy at the time of admission. Siblings (brothers or sisters) are considered to be those children who live at the same address and either: have one or both natural parents in common; are related by a parent’s marriage; are adopted or are fostered; their parents are married/co-habiting and children live together in the same household; are children of the same household; 3. Children of staff — Children of staff provided that the member of staff has been employed by the Academy for a minimum of two years and/or has been recruited to fill a post for which there is a demonstrable skills shortage, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 290 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If the Academy becomes oversubscribed within a single criterion, it will prioritise on the basis of the proximity of the normal address to the academy - closest first. The distance... is the measurement from the main entrance of the student’s normal address to the main entrance of the Academy, using the safest walking route.
What is the largest ethnic background at Sirius Academy West?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 79.1% of pupils at Sirius Academy West are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Sirius Academy West

When there are more applications than places for 2026-27 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — Children in public care (‘Looked After’ Children)... Looked after children requesting a place supported by the Authority’s children services will be automatically entitled to a place.
2Siblings — Those applicants who on the date of admission will have a sibling on the roll of the Academy at the time of admission. Siblings (brothers or sisters) are considered to be those children who live at the same address and either: have one or both natural parents in common; are related by a parent’s marriage; are adopted or are fostered; their parents are married/co-habiting and children live together in the same household; are children of the same household.
3Children of staff — Children of staff provided that the member of staff has been employed by the Academy for a minimum of two years and/or has been recruited to fill a post for which there is a demonstrable skills shortage.
4Sporting aptitude — Ten percent of students by aptitude in sport. The outcome of tests for sporting aptitude will not affect candidates’ eligibility for a place should they satisfy a higher priority. If applicants are seeking admission through sporting aptitude they will be asked to complete a form available from the Academy. The Academy will then administer sporting aptitude analysis assessments.

Sirius Academy West: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Sirius Academy West's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Sirius Academy West's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Sirius Academy West?: Sirius Academy West has 1,409 pupils on roll.
What ages does Sirius Academy West take?: Sirius Academy West admits pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Sirius Academy West located?: Sirius Academy West is located in Hull, HU4 7JB, Kingston upon Hull, City of.
How do I apply to Sirius Academy West?: Sirius Academy West 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 Sirius Academy West?: When Sirius Academy West has more applications than places for 2026-27, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Children in public care (‘Looked After’ Children)... Looked after children requesting a place supported by the Authority’s children services will be automatically entitled to a place; 2. Siblings — Those applicants who on the date of admission will have a sibling on the roll of the Academy at the time of admission. Siblings (brothers or sisters) are considered to be those children who live at the same address and either: have one or both natural parents in common; are related by a parent’s marriage; are adopted or are fostered; their parents are married/co-habiting and children live together in the same household; are children of the same household; 3. Children of staff — Children of staff provided that the member of staff has been employed by the Academy for a minimum of two years and/or has been recruited to fill a post for which there is a demonstrable skills shortage, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 290 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If the Academy becomes oversubscribed within a single criterion, it will prioritise on the basis of the proximity of the normal address to the academy - closest first. The distance... is the measurement from the main entrance of the student’s normal address to the main entrance of the Academy, using the safest walking route.
What is the largest ethnic background at Sirius Academy West?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 79.1% of pupils at Sirius Academy West are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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