Question 1

Is The Boulevard Academy a good school?

Accepted Answer

The latest Ofsted inspection (14 January 2025) graded quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management as Requires Improvement, with safeguarding reported as effective. The school is rebuilding curriculum consistency and expectations across subjects, and pupils report an increasingly inclusive environment, but progress measures remain below average.

Question 2

What are the fees at The Boulevard Academy?

Accepted Answer

The Boulevard Academy is a state-funded secondary school, so there are no tuition fees. Families should budget for typical costs such as uniform, equipment, and trips, which vary by year group and subject.

Question 3

How do I apply for Year 7 entry in 2026 to The Boulevard Academy?

Accepted Answer

Applications are made through Hull City Council’s coordinated admissions process. For Year 7 entry in September 2027 in Kingston upon Hull, City of, applications close on 31 October 2026, with offers issued on 1 March 2027. National Offer Day is 1 March 2027.

Question 4

What are the GCSE results and progress measures like?

Accepted Answer

The published Attainment 8 score is 39.6 and Progress 8 is -0.69, indicating below-average progress compared with similar pupils. EBacc indicators include an average EBacc APS of 3.8 and 17.5% achieving grade 5+ in the EBacc suite.

Question 5

Is The Boulevard Academy oversubscribed?

Accepted Answer

Recent published admissions data indicates the school is oversubscribed, with 239 applications and 172 offers in the most recently reported cycle (about 1.39 applications per offer).

Question 6

What enrichment and clubs are available?

Accepted Answer

The school publishes a broad enrichment menu including Dungeons & Dragons, Trading Card Games, Astronomy, trampolining, Book Club, Choir, and sports such as football and netball. A house system and tiered rewards structure also shape participation and recognition.

Question 7

What support is available for wellbeing and safeguarding?

Accepted Answer

The school describes a layered wellbeing model involving teachers, heads of year, senior pastoral staff and a wellbeing team, plus external partners. It is also an Operation Encompass school, which supports children affected by domestic abuse through early information-sharing and targeted support.

GCSE Performance

Grade Distribution

State School Performance Measures

EBacc Subject Outcomes