Kingswood Academy
URN: 139118 • Hull HU7 4WR
Overview
- Name
- Kingswood Academy
- URN
- 139118
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Richard Westoby (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01482879967
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wawne Road, Hull HU7 4WR
Summary
Kingswood Academy, located in Hull, is a mixed secondary school with a current enrolment of 1,534 pupils and a capacity of 1,500. As part of the Lift Schools trust, it has been recognised as the highest performing school in Yorkshire and the 16th highest in the UK. The school has received a "good" rating from Ofsted, with "outstanding" marks for behaviour, personal development, and leadership. The report highlights the school's high expectations for students, who are described as motivated and well-supported.
The curriculum at Kingswood Academy is designed to provide a broad range of opportunities, both academically and through extracurricular activities. Pupils are encouraged to engage in various experiences, fostering skills such as empathy and resilience. The school places a strong emphasis on supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring they receive appropriate assistance.
Community involvement is a key aspect of Kingswood Academy's ethos, with staff, parents, and local partners playing an integral role in the school's success. The principal, Richard Westoby, acknowledges the collective effort in enhancing students' life chances and preparing them for future education, training, or employment.
The curriculum at Kingswood Academy is designed to provide a broad range of opportunities, both academically and through extracurricular activities. Pupils are encouraged to engage in various experiences, fostering skills such as empathy and resilience. The school places a strong emphasis on supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring they receive appropriate assistance.
Community involvement is a key aspect of Kingswood Academy's ethos, with staff, parents, and local partners playing an integral role in the school's success. The principal, Richard Westoby, acknowledges the collective effort in enhancing students' life chances and preparing them for future education, training, or employment.
Useful links
- SEN (sen)
- Senior Leadership Surgeries (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- St Mary's College (79.7)
- St Mary's College, Voluntary Catholic Academy (78.4)
- Ron Dearing UTC (73.7)
- Kelvin Hall School (70.2)
- Wolfreton School and Sixth Form College (68.4)
Key details
- LA
- Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- LIFT SCHOOLS
- Capacity
- 1500
- Pupils
- 1534
- Boys
- 741
- Girls
- 793
- FSM %
- 29.70
- Open date
- 2013-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-04-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1534 | 741 | 793 | 1500 | 29.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1455 | 698 | 757 | 1500 | 26.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1282 | 597 | 685 | 1500 | 25.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1282 | 597 | 685 | 900 | 25.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1164 | 550 | 614 | 900 | 26.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1036 | 502 | 534 | 900 | 24.30 |
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