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St Richard's VC Academy Catchment Area

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

St Richard's VC Academy is an academy converter primary school in Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 302 pupils, and a capacity of 412 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

302

Pupils

412

Capacity

73%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2024

St Richard's VC Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for St Richard's VC Academy?

The catchment area for St Richard's VC Academy 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. 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.

Admission to St Richard's VC Academy is managed by Kingston upon Hull, City of and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

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 →

St Richard's VC Academy: 412 places, 73% filled: places available

St Richard's VC Academy has a published admission number of 412 places. 302 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 73%. At 73% full, the school currently has headroom below its 412 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. 49.3% of pupils at St Richard's VC 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) →

St Richard's VC Academy: School Information

Full address
Marfleet Lane, Hull, HU9 5TE
Local authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Free school meals
49.3% of pupils
DfE URN
141649

Other Primary Schools in Hull

If St Richard's VC Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hull are the next closest alternatives.

Other Roman Catholic Schools in Kingston upon Hull, City of

St Richard's VC Academy shares its religious character with these Roman Catholic schools across Kingston upon Hull, City of. Faith criteria typically sit alongside catchment distance in each school's admissions policy.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to St Richard's VC 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: St Richard's VC Academy

What is the catchment area for St Richard's VC Academy?

The catchment area for St Richard's VC Academy 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, in most years, faith-based criteria. 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 St Richard's VC Academy oversubscribed?

St Richard's VC Academy has a capacity of 412 places and currently has 302 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Kingston upon Hull, City of.

What is the admissions policy for St Richard's VC Academy?

St Richard's VC Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Kingston upon Hull, City of before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St Richard's VC Academy cover?

St Richard's VC Academy 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 St Richard's VC Academy?

St Richard's VC Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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