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Kelvin Hall School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Patrick Cavanagh

corporate_fareTHRIVE CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING TRUST

location_onHull, HU5 4QH

language Visit Website phone 1482342229

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,580

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Attainment 8

42.2

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GCSE Rank

#6 in Kingston upon Hull, City of

#2,220 of 3,216 nationally

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Kelvin Hall School is a Academy converter secondary school in Hull, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Kelvin Hall School is an academy converter in Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of THRIVE CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 1,617 pupils on roll, of whom 31% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.2, placing the school #6 in Kingston upon Hull, City of and #2,220 of 3,216 nationally. 38.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 11.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 5.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

42.2

Grade 5+ E&M

38.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)11.9%

Entering EBacc54.00%

EBacc APS3.75

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.4

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc68.20%

EBacc APS4.22

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc63%

EBacc APS4.26

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.6

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc66%

EBacc APS4.14

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc62%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc58%

EBacc APS4.18

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc74%

EBacc APS4.15

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

84%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)74%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

23 January 2024

Inspection Report

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10 November 2016

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-01-23

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2015-02-03

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2013-02-19

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

6.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.2%(68 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

2pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,617 pupils. During this period, there were 100 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.2%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,617	100	6.2%	7.3%	2
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,626	79	4.9%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,608	127	7.9%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,611	68	4.2%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,615	85	5.3%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,574	57	3.6%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,580	47	3.0%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,587	49	3.1%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,541	51	3.3%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,543	76	4.9%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,543	49	3.2%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,496	51	3.4%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,502	11	0.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,501	36	2.4%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,434	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,434	16	1.1%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,448	20	1.4%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,399	20	1.4%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,400	19	1.4%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,400	17	1.2%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,377	10	0.7%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,378	7	0.5%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,383	6	0.4%	3.7%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 79 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 75 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 54 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 46 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 36 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

67.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

75.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

25.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree33%

agree37%

disagree14%

strongly disagree13%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree54%

agree41%

disagree1%

strongly disagree3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree23%

agree20%

disagree19%

strongly disagree11%

don't know4%

not applicable23%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes24%

no76%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree35%

agree24%

disagree24%

strongly disagree12%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree34%

agree44%

disagree14%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree27%

agree46%

disagree17%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree40%

agree34%

disagree17%

strongly disagree9%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree49%

agree40%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree39%

agree47%

disagree7%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree29%

agree31%

disagree19%

strongly disagree11%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes73%

no27%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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St Mary's College Voluntary Catholic Academy

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Newland School for Girls

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