Goxhill Primary School
Barrow-upon-Humber, DN19 7JR · North Lincolnshire · primary school
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5th of 54 primary schools in North Lincolnshire we can score, 62 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 — 8.4/10 against 3,899 of them, against 7.9/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 62% | 4.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 38% | 3.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Goxhill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 14.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend a Gardening Club and an after-school club, with trips to the Fishing Heritage Centre and a Victorian station box.
Getting in
The published school roll is 177 pupils against a stated capacity of 252. 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 maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Goxhill Primary School
Overview
Goxhill Primary School is described as a “caring and inclusive village school” where pupils are happy, safe, and enjoy attending. The report notes that pupils are “receiving a better quality of education than they were at the time of the previous inspection,” with high expectations for achievement and well-embedded routines in the early years.
Strengths
- Pupils “behave well” and live out the values of being “ready, respectful, safe,” showing they are “supportive and understanding of one another.”
- The school has developed an “ambitious curriculum” with clearly identified knowledge that is regularly checked to address misconceptions and fill gaps in learning.
- Reading is a priority, with teachers using “carefully chosen texts” that expose pupils to diverse cultures, and phonics support helping struggling pupils to “catch up quickly.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “quickly identified” and receive consistent, personalised support, enabling them to “achieve well.”
- Attendance is managed through a “robust and effective system” that quickly identifies low attendance and supports families to improve it.
Areas to improve
- The positive impact of the strengthened writing curriculum is “not yet fully reflected in pupils’ work,” and the school should ensure it is “fully embedded across the whole school.”
- The school does not provide a “wide range of opportunities for pupils to engage with different faiths and beliefs,” resulting in knowledge that is “not as developed as it could be.”
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 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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