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Northcott School and Sixth Form College
Hull·Yorkshire and the Humber·Special School
All-throughSpecial SchoolAges 3–19Co-edDoes not apply
Northcott School and Sixth Form College is an all-through special school in Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this special school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Northcott School and Sixth Form College has a Progress 8 score of -1.52 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 6.0, 4% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has 183 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 4.4%, 31% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
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Northcott School and Sixth Form College has a Progress 8 score of -1.52, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 6.0. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
4% of students at Northcott School and Sixth Form College achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
The teacher turnover rate at Northcott School and Sixth Form College is 4.4%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Northcott School and Sixth Form College has 183 pupils on roll.
31% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Northcott School and Sixth Form College was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Northcott School and Sixth Form College is next inspection expected around 2028.
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Northcott School and Sixth Form College's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
189/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
104/mo
55% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 8.9 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7
Bus Stops
18
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Special school data note
Special schools serve pupils with specific needs and follow adapted curricula. Standard exam metrics like Attainment 8 may not reflect the school's educational quality or the progress pupils actually make.
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.