Elliston Primary Academy
Cleethopres, DN35 7HT · North East Lincolnshire · primary school
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5th 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 — 8.7/10 against 655 of them, against 6.7/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Elliston Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 9.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 341 pupils against a stated capacity of 393. 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 specific activities are included in the after-school provision?
What Ofsted said about Elliston Primary Academy
Overview
Elliston Primary Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection, which judged the school outstanding for overall effectiveness before September 2024. This ungraded inspection confirms that the school continues to provide a high-quality education where pupils thrive in a vibrant and welcoming environment.
Strengths
- Pupils are described as "very happy and safe," benefiting from "warm and nurturing" relationships with adults and high expectations for behaviour that are "consistently maintained."
- The early years provide a "very strong start" with tailored support, prioritising communication and language development through effective modelling of vocabulary and questioning.
- Teaching phonics is "highly effective," with staff accurately teaching sounds and regularly checking understanding to address any gaps in learning promptly.
- Staff possess "strong subject knowledge" and deliver clear, concise instruction, ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) follow the same ambitious curriculum and achieve well.
- Leadership is a strength, with leaders being "highly committed and deeply informed," fostering a positive culture where staff feel empowered and workload is effectively managed.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
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 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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