Ganton School
URN: 140904 • Kingston-upon-Hull HU4 7JB
Overview
- Name
- Ganton School
- URN
- 140904
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 60.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Alec Young (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01482755528
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 294 Anlaby Park Road South, Kingston-upon-Hull HU4 7JB
Summary
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School Profile
NAME: Ganton School
URN: 140904
LA: Kingston upon Hull, City of
TOWN: Kingston-upon-Hull
POSTCODE: HU4 7JB
PHASE: Not applicable
TYPE: Academy special converter
GENDER: Mixed
PUPILS: 175
CAPACITY: 187
FSM_PCT: 57.40
WEBSITE: www.gantonschool.org.uk
DATA_DATE: 2025-07-14
Website Extract:
Ganton School
Ganton School – Hulljon-digitalschools2025-01-22T14:49:02+00:00 HOME OUR SCHOOL About Our School Primary Secondary Post 14 & 6th Form Careers Information Staff Teams School Staff – Primary School Staff – Secondary School Staff – Post 14 – KS5 Aims & Values Our History The School Day Governors Governor Portal Humber Education Trust International School Ofsted Report Performance Pupil Progress Policies School Council Pupil Premium Sports Premium Safeguarding Wellbeing Support ELSA Universal Support Internal Intervention External Intervention Job Vacancies Privacy and GDPR CURRICULUM Broad Areas of Intent Sensory Exploration Semi Independent Independent Curriculum Pillars Sensory Intervention & Support Communicative Support Enterprise & Employability Subject areas Reading Writing Maths Science Art Computing Design & Technology Geography History Music PE PSHCE RE & World Views British Values PARENTS Admission Information Attendance Calendar Fundraising Online Safety Newsletters Friends of Ganton School School Lunches School Uniform SEND Term Times NEWS CONTACT “It is a place where everybody shines, where we build resilience not reliance. †Welcome to Ganton School Our special school community is a vibrant and energetic collaboration between pupils, staff and families which embraces other community partners and seeks to improve outcomes for all those affected by learning difficulties and disabilities. It is a place where everybody shines, where we build resilience not reliance. We are delighted to be able to share with you information about our school, our pupils and our activities in the hope that you will celebrate, with us, the special achievements of our community members. Ganton School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are also proud to be a founder member of the Humber Education Trust (HET). For further information on the Trust, it’s school, aims and ambitions, please visit the HET website,or click on the Academy Information tab above. If you require a paper copy of any of the school documentation found on the website, please contact Admin. Mr Alec Young – Head Teacher ‘Pupils say that they enjoy their lessons and take great pride in their work.’… OFSTED comments ‘Leaders use the pupil premium funding effectively.’… OFSTED comments ‘Pupils rise to the challenges that you set, and their learning is rarely disrupted.’… OFSTED comments ‘Pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, are making strong progress from their varied starting points in reading, writing and mathematics.’… OFSTED comments ‘Pupils run the school shop and staff cafeteria, enabling them to use their literacy and numeracy skills in a practical setting.’… OFSTED comments ‘The school council is especially active and members are particularly proud of the role they played in improving school meals..’… OFSTED comments ‘Staff use signing, symbols, photographs and objects of reference to communicate effectively with those pupils who need additional support to ensure that they are fully engaged in their learning.’… OFSTED comments ‘Pupils take part in local and regional accessible sporting activities.’… OFSTED comments ‘Pupil Premium is targeted to improving pupils’ communication skills through investment in specialist equipment and software.’… OFSTED comments ‘Pupils spoke enthusiastically about learning outside of school and their visits to local museums, the Humber Bridge, local cafes and to the cinema.’… OFSTED comments ‘The curriculum offers a wealth of enrichment activities which are highly valued by pupils and parents and carers.’… OFSTED comments ‘Leaders have carried out a detailed review of the curriculum pathways for pupils.’… OFSTED comments ‘Pupils respect each other, display good manners and work together successfully.â
Instructions: Using the profile and website extract, write a short, unique summary in ~3 short paragraphs (120-200 words) in neutral UK English for parents. Avoid marketing hype; be factual, readable, and focus on ethos, curriculum, support, and community context.
School Profile
NAME: Ganton School
URN: 140904
LA: Kingston upon Hull, City of
TOWN: Kingston-upon-Hull
POSTCODE: HU4 7JB
PHASE: Not applicable
TYPE: Academy special converter
GENDER: Mixed
PUPILS: 175
CAPACITY: 187
FSM_PCT: 57.40
WEBSITE: www.gantonschool.org.uk
DATA_DATE: 2025-07-14
Website Extract:
Ganton School
Ganton School – Hulljon-digitalschools2025-01-22T14:49:02+00:00 HOME OUR SCHOOL About Our School Primary Secondary Post 14 & 6th Form Careers Information Staff Teams School Staff – Primary School Staff – Secondary School Staff – Post 14 – KS5 Aims & Values Our History The School Day Governors Governor Portal Humber Education Trust International School Ofsted Report Performance Pupil Progress Policies School Council Pupil Premium Sports Premium Safeguarding Wellbeing Support ELSA Universal Support Internal Intervention External Intervention Job Vacancies Privacy and GDPR CURRICULUM Broad Areas of Intent Sensory Exploration Semi Independent Independent Curriculum Pillars Sensory Intervention & Support Communicative Support Enterprise & Employability Subject areas Reading Writing Maths Science Art Computing Design & Technology Geography History Music PE PSHCE RE & World Views British Values PARENTS Admission Information Attendance Calendar Fundraising Online Safety Newsletters Friends of Ganton School School Lunches School Uniform SEND Term Times NEWS CONTACT “It is a place where everybody shines, where we build resilience not reliance. †Welcome to Ganton School Our special school community is a vibrant and energetic collaboration between pupils, staff and families which embraces other community partners and seeks to improve outcomes for all those affected by learning difficulties and disabilities. It is a place where everybody shines, where we build resilience not reliance. We are delighted to be able to share with you information about our school, our pupils and our activities in the hope that you will celebrate, with us, the special achievements of our community members. Ganton School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are also proud to be a founder member of the Humber Education Trust (HET). For further information on the Trust, it’s school, aims and ambitions, please visit the HET website,or click on the Academy Information tab above. If you require a paper copy of any of the school documentation found on the website, please contact Admin. Mr Alec Young – Head Teacher ‘Pupils say that they enjoy their lessons and take great pride in their work.’… OFSTED comments ‘Leaders use the pupil premium funding effectively.’… OFSTED comments ‘Pupils rise to the challenges that you set, and their learning is rarely disrupted.’… OFSTED comments ‘Pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, are making strong progress from their varied starting points in reading, writing and mathematics.’… OFSTED comments ‘Pupils run the school shop and staff cafeteria, enabling them to use their literacy and numeracy skills in a practical setting.’… OFSTED comments ‘The school council is especially active and members are particularly proud of the role they played in improving school meals..’… OFSTED comments ‘Staff use signing, symbols, photographs and objects of reference to communicate effectively with those pupils who need additional support to ensure that they are fully engaged in their learning.’… OFSTED comments ‘Pupils take part in local and regional accessible sporting activities.’… OFSTED comments ‘Pupil Premium is targeted to improving pupils’ communication skills through investment in specialist equipment and software.’… OFSTED comments ‘Pupils spoke enthusiastically about learning outside of school and their visits to local museums, the Humber Bridge, local cafes and to the cinema.’… OFSTED comments ‘The curriculum offers a wealth of enrichment activities which are highly valued by pupils and parents and carers.’… OFSTED comments ‘Leaders have carried out a detailed review of the curriculum pathways for pupils.’… OFSTED comments ‘Pupils respect each other, display good manners and work together successfully.â
Instructions: Using the profile and website extract, write a short, unique summary in ~3 short paragraphs (120-200 words) in neutral UK English for parents. Avoid marketing hype; be factual, readable, and focus on ethos, curriculum, support, and community context.
Useful links
- Governor Portal (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Sensory Exploration (sen)
- Sensory Intervention & Support (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Policies (other)
- Term Times (other)
- X (other)
- Directions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- University of Hull (60.2)
- Bridgeview Special School (59.8)
- Whitehouse Pupil Referral Unit (46.3)
- Aspire Academy (46.2)
- Ganton Special School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Kingston upon Hull, City of
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- HUMBER EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 187
- Pupils
- 175
- Boys
- 121
- Girls
- 54
- FSM %
- 57.40
- Open date
- 2015-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-05
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 175 | 121 | 54 | 187 | 57.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 175 | 118 | 57 | 160 | 56.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 173 | 115 | 58 | 160 | 56.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 173 | 115 | 58 | 160 | 56.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 173 | 115 | 58 | 160 | 55.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 168 | 106 | 62 | 160 | 52.20 |
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