Question 1

Is Archbishop Sentamu Academy a good school?

Accepted Answer

The latest graded inspection (April 2024) judged the school Requires Improvement overall, with sixth form provision graded Good and safeguarding arrangements stated as effective. Published GCSE performance measures remain low (Attainment 8: 29.2; Progress 8: -1.18), while official reporting describes improvements to curriculum, teaching consistency and reading support.

Question 2

What are the fees at Archbishop Sentamu Academy?

Accepted Answer

This is a state-funded academy, so there are no tuition fees. Families should budget for typical school costs such as uniform, equipment and optional trips or activities.

Question 3

How do I apply for Year 7 entry?

Accepted Answer

Year 7 applications are coordinated by Hull City Council. Families should use the current Hull secondary admissions timetable for the relevant entry year and check the school's published admissions policy alongside the local authority application route.

Question 4

What is the Published Admission Number (PAN) for Year 7?

Accepted Answer

Families should check the current admissions policy for the Year 7 Published Admission Number (PAN), because it can change by admission year.

Question 5

Is there a sports aptitude route?

Accepted Answer

Families interested in any sporting aptitude route should check the current admissions policy and published arrangements for the relevant entry year before applying.

Question 6

Does the school have a sixth form?

Accepted Answer

Recent official information indicates the school does not have a sixth form, and Ofsted correspondence in 2025 described sixth-form provision closing at the end of an academic year once students completed qualifications. Families should confirm the current post-16 pathway information directly if it is relevant to their plans.

Question 7

What time does the school day start and finish?

Accepted Answer

The school’s published timetable shows registration from 08:45 to 09:10, with the end of the school day at 15:15.

Question 8

What does the phone-free policy involve?

Accepted Answer

The school states it is launching the Yondr Phone-Free Schools Programme from 11 November 2025, using lockable pouches for devices during school hours, with unlocking stations at the end of the day. The policy notes a £15 replacement fee if pouches are repeatedly forgotten and treated as lost.

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