The Parks Primary Academy

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

Courtway Road, Hull, HU6 9TAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Parks 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 14th of 84 primary schools in Hull. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 28 November 2023, report published 21 January 2024

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

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 28 November 2023

Enjoyment and inclusion are at the heart of the exceptional education that pupils at The Parks Academy receive. Pupils are consistently kind and encouraging to each other. Pupils listen carefully when others are speaking. They offer help when their classmates need it. All pupils spoken to say that they would recommend this school to their friends. The curriculum supports pupils to be successful learners across all subjects. Pupils make strong progress from their starting points. The school has high expectations for all pupils, including those who are disadvantaged. The curriculum is highly ambitious and enables pupils to learn and use important knowledge and vocabulary. The school sets high expectations for behaviour. Pupils understand and follow the clear guidelines that staff provide. Pupils learn to manage their own behaviour exceptionally well. If a pupil's behaviour does slip below the high expectations, they are swiftly supported. In lessons, pupils focus on what they are doing and maximise every minute of their learning. Parents, carers, pupils and staff are proud of the school. Pupils appreciate all that it offers, including the free breakfast club and wide range of after-school activities.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

45 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 maths11%

11%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score102

102, 3 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

355 pupils on roll, with places for 315

Eligible for free school meals62.8%

62.8%, 36.3 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language18.9%

18.9%, 2.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support26.5%

26.5%, 11.7 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.2%

4.2%, 1.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Parks Primary Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Anthony's Voluntary Catholic Academy0.1 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standard59% met the expected standard
Thorpepark Academy0.6 milesOfsted: Good50% met the expected standard
Lift Green Way0.7 milesOfsted: Good77% met the expected standard
Lift Hall Road0.8 milesOfsted: Good80% met the expected standard
Croxby Primary School1 mileReport card: Strong standard78% 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
Mr Michael McGrath
Address
Courtway Road, Hull, HU6 9TA
Local authority
Kingston upon Hull
URN
139922

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.