Francis Askew Primary School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

North Road, Hull, HU4 6LQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Francis Askew Primary School is a primary school in Hull for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 102 schools in Kingston upon Hull. It ranks 28th of 84 primary schools in Hull. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 25 April 2023, report published 2 July 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 April 2023

Adults have high expectations of all pupils at Francis Askew Primary School. Pupils are motivated to learn about many of the subjects they study. They aspire to meet the 'REACH' values of the school. When pupils are resilient, expressive and aim to do their best, they know they will attain a reward. Pupils are happy and safe. Most pupils are polite and respectful towards others and demonstrate positive attitudes to learning. At playtimes, pupils play well together building dens, balancing on beams and cooking in the mud kitchen. Pupils understand what bullying is. If it happens, teachers resolve it promptly. There are many opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests. Pupils enjoy attending basketball, football and reading club. There is opportunity for all pupils to learn to play a musical instrument. The annual residential visit helps older pupils to develop their teamwork skills, as well as providing opportunities to participate in adventurous activities such as rock climbing and archery. Teachers help pupils to show respect and to care for everyone in the same way. Pupils are respectful of difference. Some pupils have important roles in school, such as head and deputy head of the school council. However, opportunities for pupil leadership are limited. For example, pupils do not routinely have chances to vote for their peers and to learn about democracy.

What the school should improve

  • Teaching is not consistent in all subjects. Sometimes, teachers do not make appropriate choices about lesson content. This means that pupils do not achieve the highest possible outcomes, particularly in writing. Leaders should ensure that teachers are supported to make appropriate pedagogical choices so that pupils are able to achieve their full potential.
  • Opportunities for pupil leadership in the school are limited. As an example, pupils are not routinely given opportunities to vote for their peers or to take part in democratic activities. This means that they are not fully prepared for life in modern Britain. Leaders should ensure that all pupils are taught about democracy and that they have meaningful opportunities to develop their leadership skills.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

51 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths71%

71%, 9 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths10%

10%, 2 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

370 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals45.9%

45.9%, 19.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language23.5%

23.5%, 1.9 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.1%

15.1%, 0.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan6.5%

6.5%, 0.5 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Francis Askew Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Wheeler Primary School0.4 milesReport card: Expected standard57% met the expected standard
Lift Newington0.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding71% met the expected standard
Eastfield Primary School0.6 milesOfsted judgements: Outstanding73% met the expected standard
St George's Primary School0.7 milesOfsted judgements: Good62% met the expected standard
Chiltern Primary School0.8 milesOfsted: Good49% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE CONSTELLATION TRUST
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Laura Martin
Address
North Road, Hull, HU4 6LQ
Local authority
Kingston upon Hull
URN
141078

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.