Hull all-boys school set up as marine training academy to welcome girls for ...

A 234-year-old all-boys school is set to welcome female students into its classrooms for the first time in its history.

The historic Trinity House Academy in Hull, East Yorks., will admit girls from September 2022 under plans approved by the trust that runs the school.

The move, which follows a public consultation, will see the former marine training academy double its capacity from 120 to 240 students and move to a new location in the city.

Delta Academies Trust Chief Executive Officer, Paul Tarn, welcomed the decision and said: 'The Trust will continue working in partnership with Hull City Council to develop the plans.

'The Academy will be central to a resurgent city, with new jobs and opportunities accessible to the young people of Hull.

'The aim is for the move to happen in time for September 2022.

'Our focus throughout has been on what is in the best interests of current and future students at Trinity House Academy.

'We have worked with The Brethren and local governors to ensure traditions at the school will be maintained, whilst creating an outstanding learning and teaching experience and offering greater opportunities to young people across the city.'

The school was founded in 1787 as a marine school for boys destined for careers at sea, and taught navigation and other maritime skills.

It was run by the seafarers' charity and guild Trinity House, and has remained boys-only and linked to the organisation ever since.

Initially private, it later entered the state sector as a technical school and has been a comprehensive academy since 2014.

A year later, it moved from its Victorian site to the old Hull Nautical

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