St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy
Norfolk Street, Hull, HU2 9AAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Charles Voluntary Catholic 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 74th of 84 primary schools in Hull. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 November 2024, report published 15 December 2024
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- 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 19 November 2024
'We smile - lots' is a motto that is truly lived out by staff and pupils at this school. Pupils are happy. They think that one of the best things about the school is the teachers - 'who care about us'. Pupils from diverse backgrounds are welcomed. They celebrate being part of a collective family. For example, they enthusiastically sing songs that reference 'it's you and me that builds community'. Pupils respond to the high expectations of the school. They receive the precise support they need to thrive. The school provides lots of experiences to inspire pupils. For example, the school brings in creatures such as goats and tarantulas to help pupils learn about life cycles and adaptations. Children in early years look forward to hatching chicks. Pupils are polite and have excellent behaviour. They feel safe and have trusted adults. They are taught about road safety and local dangers, such as those posed by derelict buildings. Pupils who attend regularly make good progress through the curriculum. Some pupils do not attend regularly enough. Pupils contribute to the school through leadership positions such as school councillors, junior chaplains and librarians. Pupils take part in a range of clubs and activities, such as cooking, singing, hairdressing and football.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly enough. This impacts on the progress they make through the curriculum. Ultimately, this reduces the attainment of some pupils in published assessments. The school should further develop and embed strategies to engage with the wider community and improve attendance of pupils at the school.
- Pupils have varying recall and understanding of fundamental British values, protected characteristics and world faiths. This limits how well they are prepared for life in modern Britain. The school should ensure that pupils are able to consistently recall and explain these aspects of the personal, social and health education curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
25 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
169 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Charles Voluntary Catholic Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Primary School | 0.2 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 83% met the expected standard |
| Collingwood Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 77% met the expected standard |
| Pearson Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Stepney Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 29% met the expected standard |
| Froebel House School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ST CUTHBERT'S ROMAN CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs S Woodmansey
- Phone
- 01482326610
- Address
- Norfolk Street, Hull, HU2 9AA
- Local authority
- Kingston upon Hull
- URN
- 144103
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.