Edward Heneage Primary Academy
Grimsby, DN32 9HL · North East Lincolnshire · primary school
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16th of 42 primary schools in North East Lincolnshire we can score, 48 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.5/10 against 1,366 of them, against 7.2/10 nationally. 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Edward Heneage Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Gardening Club and Choir, and participate in dance. Trips include visits to Lincoln Castle, Gainsborough Old Hall, and The Museum of Lincolnshire Life, alongside performances by Opera North and The Northern Ballet. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 196 pupils against a stated capacity of 322. 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 in reaching the higher standard in maths? What does the daily routine look like for children attending the after-school club? How does the curriculum prepare pupils for the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about Edward Heneage Primary Academy
Overview
Edward Heneage Primary Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. The school is described as a “caring and inclusive” environment where pupils feel safe and are “enthusiastic about” their learning. Leaders have created an ambitious curriculum that supports all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), resulting in positive behaviour and improving attendance.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well considered and sequenced,” allowing pupils’ knowledge to build progressively, with teachers demonstrating expertise particularly in mathematics and phonics.
- Support for pupils with SEND is highlighted as a standout strength, with staff using effective resources such as “regulation stations” and “talk tins” to help these pupils achieve well.
- Pupil outcomes at the end of key stage 2 are “well above national averages,” reflecting the school’s high expectations and effective teaching.
- Attendance is improving due to “rigorous processes” and bespoke interventions, such as “early morning wake-up calls,” which go beyond standard expectations.
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of extracurricular activities, with sports and music cited as particular strengths, including participation in national choral festivals.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure new strategies to enhance pupils’ spelling, punctuation, and grammar knowledge are “well embedded” to address variable writing fluency and accuracy.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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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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