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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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