Best Secondary Schools in Kingston upon Hull, City of 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 13 schools across Kingston upon Hull, City of. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Kingston upon Hull, City of has 13 secondary schools, of which 2 (15%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 9 rated Good — 85% of secondary schools in Kingston upon Hull, City of are rated Good or Outstanding overall. St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Kingston upon Hull, City of follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

13
Total schools
2
Outstanding
15%
Outstanding rate
66.6%
Avg KS2 SATs
36.2
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy
Secondary
Outstanding 79 View school
🥈 Ron Dearing UTC
Secondary
Outstanding 71 View school
🥉 Newland School for Girls
Secondary
Good 58 View school
4. Lift Kingswood
Secondary
Good 56 View school
5. Kelvin Hall School
Secondary
Good 55 View school
6. Malet Lambert
Secondary
Good 55 View school
7. The Marvell College
Secondary
Good 53 View school
8. Sirius Academy West
Secondary
Good 51 View school
9. Winifred Holtby Academy
Secondary
Good 48 View school
10. Hull Trinity House Academy
Secondary
Good 46 View school
11. The Boulevard Academy
Secondary
Requires Improvement 37 View school
12. Sirius Academy North
Secondary
Good 35 View school
13. Liberty Academy
Secondary
Requires Improvement 30 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Kingston upon Hull, City of?
There are 13 secondary schools in Kingston upon Hull, City of, of which 2 (15%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Kingston upon Hull, City of?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Kingston upon Hull, City of is St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Kingston upon Hull, City of?
Primary and secondary school applications in Kingston upon Hull, City of are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Kingston upon Hull, City of council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Kingston upon Hull, City of?
15% of secondary schools in Kingston upon Hull, City of are rated Outstanding and 69% are rated Good. 79.8% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.