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Rise Academy Catchment Area

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

Rise Academy is an academy alternative provision converter not applicable school in Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 122 pupils, and a capacity of 50 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-16

Age range

122

Pupils

50

Capacity

244%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2016

Rise Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Rise Academy?

The catchment area for Rise Academy is the geographic zone Kingston upon Hull, City of uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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, Rise Academy 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: 122 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 50 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Kingston upon Hull, City of publishes the 2027 Rise Academy numbers →

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 →

Rise Academy: heavily oversubscribed at 244% capacity

Rise Academy has a published admission number of 50 places. 122 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 244%. At 244% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Kingston upon Hull, City of allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 56.6% of pupils at Rise Academy 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) →

Rise Academy: School Information

Full address
Fountain Road, Hull, HU2 0LH
Local authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
School type
Academy alternative provision converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11-16 years
Free school meals
56.6% of pupils
DfE URN
144422

Other Not applicable Schools in Hull

If Rise Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Hull are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Rise Academy 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: Rise Academy

What is the catchment area for Rise Academy?

The catchment area for Rise Academy is the geographic zone Kingston upon Hull, City of uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable 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 Rise Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Rise Academy currently has 122 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 50 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Rise Academy?

Admission to Rise Academy 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 Rise Academy cover?

Rise Academy is a not applicable 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 Rise Academy?

Rise Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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