Ermine Primary Academy
Lincoln, LN2 2HG · Lincolnshire · primary school
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166th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.6/10 against 736 of them, against 2.5/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ermine Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 400 pupils against a stated capacity of 432. 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 who are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific interventions are in place for the 50.0% who did not meet the benchmark? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap between its results and the national median?
What Ofsted said about Ermine Primary Academy
Overview
The report describes a school where staff work relentlessly to ‘inspire greatness in every child’. Pupils are proud of their school, appreciate their teachers, and feel safe and well cared for. The inspection judges the school’s overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision as ‘Good’.
Strengths
- Children receive an ‘excellent start’ in the early years, learning in a ‘language-rich environment’ with skilled staff.
- The revised curriculum is ‘ambitious’ and ‘sequential’, sparking pupils’ interests and helping them confidently recall learning.
- The promotion of reading is a strength, with ‘huge investment’ in beautiful books and well-trained staff ensuring pupils learn to read quickly.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive ‘effective support and care’ in ‘bridge’ provisions that encourage independence.
- Staff provide clear explanations, and assessment is used ‘expertly’ to identify learning gaps and adapt teaching.
Areas to improve
- Subject leadership is ‘not consistently strong’, with some curriculum areas lacking effective oversight; leaders require further professional development.
- Some pupils, including the most vulnerable, do not attend school regularly enough, missing out on education and pastoral care.
- Some pupils struggle with reading fluency, which is identified as a current priority for leaders.
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 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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