Ofsted school ratings in Kingston upon Hull
In Kingston upon Hull (Yorkshire and the Humber), 36 of 40 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 90.0%. That is 2.8 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 90.0%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 9
- Good
- 27
- Requires improvement
- 4
- Inadequate
- 0
- Graded schools
- 40
- rank 64/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Kingston upon Hull (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Kingston upon Hull | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 9 | 22.5% |
| Good | 27 | 67.5% |
| Requires improvement | 4 | 10.0% |
| Inadequate | 0 | 0.0% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Kingston upon Hull
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 6 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 89.3% |
| Secondary | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 87.5% |
| Special | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
- Northumberland90.4%
- Worcestershire90.4%
- Kent90.2%
- Wolverhampton90.0%
- Sheffield89.7%
- North Northamptonshire89.7%
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Kingston upon Hull are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 36 of 40 graded state-funded schools in Kingston upon Hull hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 90.0%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Kingston upon Hull have?
- Kingston upon Hull has 9 schools rated Outstanding and 27 rated Good, out of 40 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Kingston upon Hull?
- No state-funded school in Kingston upon Hull currently holds an Inadequate overall-effectiveness grade in Ofsted's 31 May 2026 management information. 4 schools are rated Requires improvement.
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Kingston upon Hull?
- By phase in Kingston upon Hull: 89.3% of 28 primary schools; 87.5% of 8 secondary schools; 100.0% of 2 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Kingston upon Hull compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Kingston upon Hull ranks 64 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 90.0% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.