Chapel St Leonards Primary School
Skegness, PE24 5LS · Lincolnshire · primary school
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214th of 252 primary schools in Lincolnshire we can score, 279 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.7/10 against 986 of them, against 0.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 38.0 · 7 | 40% | 0.27 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chapel St Leonards Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 107 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards in literacy and numeracy? What specific strategies are in place to improve attainment in the core subjects? How does the school monitor progress for pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Chapel St Leonards Primary School
Overview
Leaders have worked tirelessly to transform the school, establishing a positive environment where they aim to ‘open doors’ for pupils. The report describes a setting where pupils are ‘excellent advocates’ who behave well and show high levels of respect. The curriculum is ‘well-organised’ and ‘ambitious’, with strong emphasis on communication skills and reading.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘well-organised’ and sets out important knowledge clearly, including for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Pupils become ‘effective communicators’ as adults model language well and expect the use of subject-specific vocabulary.
- Leaders ‘promote a love of reading’, with adults reading daily from a wide range of texts and teaching reading effectively.
- Pupils’ personal development is a strength, preparing them to be ‘healthy, happy and responsible citizens’.
- The trust and governing board have made a ‘significant contribution to the transformation of the school’.
Areas to improve
- Assessment in foundation subjects is not fully developed; teachers do not systematically check that pupils remember prior learning, leading to unidentified gaps in knowledge.
- Some curriculum leaders lack necessary training to become subject experts and support colleagues effectively; leaders must ensure opportunities for subject-specific professional development.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving necessary training to identify risks and promptly passing on concerns to ensure pupils and families receive appropriate help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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