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Francis Askew Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Francis Askew Primary School is an academy converter primary school in Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 371 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

371

Pupils

420

Capacity

88%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Francis Askew Primary School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Francis Askew Primary School?

The catchment area for Francis Askew Primary School is the geographic zone Kingston upon Hull, City of uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Kingston upon Hull, City of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Francis Askew Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kingston upon Hull, City of. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Kingston upon Hull, City of before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Kingston upon Hull, City of catchment area documents →

Francis Askew Primary School: 420 places, 88% filled: places available

Francis Askew Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 371 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 49.1% of pupils at Francis Askew Primary School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Hull.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Kingston upon Hull, City of publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Kingston upon Hull, City of Council school admissions (official) →

Francis Askew Primary School: School Information

Full address
North Road, Hull, HU4 6LQ
Local authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
49.1% of pupils
DfE URN
141078

Other Primary Schools in Hull

If Francis Askew Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hull are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Francis Askew Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Francis Askew Primary School

What is the catchment area for Francis Askew Primary School?

The catchment area for Francis Askew Primary School is the geographic zone Kingston upon Hull, City of uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Kingston upon Hull, City of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Francis Askew Primary School oversubscribed?

Francis Askew Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 371 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kingston upon Hull, City of.

What is the admissions policy for Francis Askew Primary School?

Admission to Francis Askew Primary School is managed by Kingston upon Hull, City of. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Francis Askew Primary School cover?

Francis Askew Primary School is a primary school in Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Francis Askew Primary School?

Francis Askew Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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