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Kelvin Hall School Catchment Area

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

Kelvin Hall School is a academy converter secondary school in Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1617 pupils, and a capacity of 1615 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–16

Age range

1,617

Pupils

1,615

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

Kelvin Hall School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Kelvin Hall 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.

Currently oversubscribed: 1617 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1615 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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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.

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Kelvin Hall School — School Information

Full address
Bricknell Avenue, Hull, HU5 4QH
Local authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
30.1% of pupils
DfE URN
143221

Other Secondary Schools in Hull

If Kelvin Hall School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Hull are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Kelvin Hall School

Is Kelvin Hall School oversubscribed?

Yes — Kelvin Hall School currently has 1617 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1615 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Kelvin Hall School?

Admission to Kelvin Hall 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 Kelvin Hall School cover?

Kelvin Hall School is a secondary school in Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Kelvin Hall School?

Kelvin Hall School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.