Kelvin Hall School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Bricknell Avenue Hull HU5 4QH |
| Phone | 01482342229 |
| Reference Number | 143221 |
Kelvin Hall School has been deemed to be performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspected domains. The school provides a supportive and respectful environment where pupils feel safe and can engage in learning. The curriculum is mostly well-organized, and while most students are achieving well, certain groups, such as those eligible for free school meals and the most able, are not progressing as expected. The school has a dedicated provision for students with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring inclusivity within mainstream classes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1617 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.56%
Girls: 46.44% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 30.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 178 | 150 | 328 |
| 8 | 166 | 161 | 327 |
| 9 | 196 | 135 | 331 |
| 10 | 156 | 158 | 314 |
| 11 | 170 | 147 | 317 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.4% |
| White, Other | 4.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.7% |
| African | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2024 | School inspection: |
| 10 Nov 2016 | Academy conversion letter |
| 03 Feb 2015 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Kelvin Hall School | |
| 03 Feb 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 10 May 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 May 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Nov 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 14 Nov 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 29 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Jan 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
| 08 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong personal development programs that prepare students for life beyond school.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND, tailored to their needs.
- High expectations for behavior and mutual respect among staff and pupils.
- Innovative approaches to improve attendance through well-being initiatives.
- A curriculum that includes a rich variety of activities beyond academic subjects.
Areas for Improvement
- Some curriculum areas lack continuity, impacting pupils' depth of knowledge.
- Disadvantaged pupils and the most able do not always achieve as well as expected.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 59.4% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 279 | 39 |
| Third Preference | 174 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 52 | 21 |
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