Mersey Primary Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 3 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Derwent Street, Hull, HU8 8TXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Mersey Primary Academy is a primary school in Hull for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 102 schools in Kingston upon Hull. It ranks 13th of 84 primary schools in Hull. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 23 June 2015, report published 15 July 2015

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Early years provision: Good

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 18 March 2025

Pupils are extremely proud to attend this friendly and inclusive school. They know the importance of being kind and respectful to one another. Pupils consistently demonstrate politeness and good manners. Older pupils are excellent role models for younger pupils. In lessons, pupils listen intently and work hard because they are determined to do well. The school has high expectations for what all pupils can achieve. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive purposeful, highly effective support. This helps them meet the school's ambitious expectations. All pupils achieve very well. The school ensures that all pupils benefit from the wide range of exceptional enrichment opportunities. Pupils regularly take part in school events, like the half-term showcase events, where pupils proudly share their learning and perform for parents. Pupils contribute many ideas to improve the school and to plan events through the school council. Pupils also carry out many carefully thought out monitor roles around school and wear their badges with pride. The school provides focused and effective pastoral support for pupils and their families. Pupils are at the centre of the school's work and staff know individual pupils inside out. Pupils are nurtured to ensure that they are safe, happy, and thriving.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

30 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths80%

80%, 18 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths23%

23%, 15 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

211 pupils on roll, with places for 230

Eligible for free school meals33.6%

33.6%, 7.1 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language32.2%

32.2%, 10.6 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10%

10%, 4.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.3%

4.3%, 1.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Mersey Primary Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Buckingham Primary Academy	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Good	64% met the expected standard
Westcott Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	69% met the expected standard
Craven Primary Academy	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	85% met the expected standard
Estcourt Primary Academy	0.6 miles	Ofsted judgements: Outstanding	79% met the expected standard
Stoneferry Primary School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	58% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range: 3 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Leigh Gordon
Phone: 01482761320
Website: merseypa.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Derwent Street, Hull, HU8 8TX
Local authority: Kingston upon Hull
URN: 139921

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.