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Stockwell Academy Catchment Area

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

Stockwell Academy is an academy converter primary school in Hull, Kingston upon Hull, City of , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 347 pupils, and a capacity of 290 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-11

Age range

347

Pupils

290

Capacity

120%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Stockwell Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Stockwell Academy?

The catchment area for Stockwell 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 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, Stockwell 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: 347 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 290 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 Stockwell 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 →

Stockwell Academy: heavily oversubscribed at 120% capacity

Stockwell Academy has a published admission number of 290 places. 347 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 120%. At 120% 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. 42.7% of pupils at Stockwell 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) →

Stockwell Academy: School Information

Full address
Dodswell Grove, Greatfield Estate, Hull, HU9 5HY
Local authority
Kingston upon Hull, City of
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
42.7% of pupils
DfE URN
141720

Other Primary Schools in Hull

If Stockwell Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hull are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Stockwell 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: Stockwell Academy

What is the catchment area for Stockwell Academy?

The catchment area for Stockwell 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 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 Stockwell Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Stockwell Academy currently has 347 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 290 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Stockwell Academy?

Admission to Stockwell 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 Stockwell Academy cover?

Stockwell 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 Stockwell Academy?

Stockwell Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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