Northcott School and Sixth Form College
URN: 118138 • Hull HU7 4EL
Overview
- Name
- Northcott School and Sixth Form College
- URN
- 118138
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 63.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Katherine Johnson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01482825311
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Northcott School, Hull HU7 4EL
Summary
Northcott School and Sixth Form College is a community special school located in Hull, catering to a diverse range of pupils with Autism, Asperger’s, and social communication learning difficulties. The school is committed to fostering a nurturing environment where each child can thrive and reach their full potential. With a current enrolment of 183 pupils and a capacity of 200, Northcott emphasizes individual progress through tailored educational pathways that combine academic learning with real-life skills.
The curriculum at Northcott is designed to be broad and balanced, aligning with national standards while being adapted to meet the unique needs of each student. This approach is supported by staff who possess a deep understanding of the challenges faced by their pupils. The school also prioritizes inclusion, ensuring that all students feel a sense of belonging within the community.
Northcott School works closely with parents, carers, and external agencies to provide holistic support for its pupils. The school aims to build self-confidence and resilience through various experiences, including enterprise and volunteering, preparing students for adulthood and future opportunities.
The curriculum at Northcott is designed to be broad and balanced, aligning with national standards while being adapted to meet the unique needs of each student. This approach is supported by staff who possess a deep understanding of the challenges faced by their pupils. The school also prioritizes inclusion, ensuring that all students feel a sense of belonging within the community.
Northcott School works closely with parents, carers, and external agencies to provide holistic support for its pupils. The school aims to build self-confidence and resilience through various experiences, including enterprise and volunteering, preparing students for adulthood and future opportunities.
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Nearby alternatives
- The Boulevard Centre (70.2)
- The Venn Boulevard Centre (60.3)
- Tweendykes School (57.4)
- Rise Academy (56.8)
- The Sullivan Centre (55.3)
Key details
- LA
- Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Age range
- 3 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 200
- Pupils
- 183
- Boys
- 136
- Girls
- 47
- FSM %
- 49.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-05-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 183 | 136 | 47 | 200 | 49.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 172 | 127 | 45 | 200 | 46.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 137 | 113 | 24 | 200 | 43.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 137 | 113 | 24 | 128 | 43.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 135 | 109 | 26 | 128 | 45.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 134 | 108 | 26 | 127 | 42.50 |
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