Grainthorpe Junior School
Louth, LN11 7JY · Lincolnshire · primary school
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216th 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 — 0.3/10 against 1,567 of them, against 0.6/10 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 | 30.0 · 3 | 40% | 0.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Grainthorpe Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 30.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. 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 (0.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 42 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. 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 strategies are used to raise attainment in maths? How does the school ensure that the Good inspection rating translates into daily classroom practice?
What Ofsted said about Grainthorpe Junior School
Overview
Grainthorpe Junior School is described as a "welcoming and inclusive school" where pupils are "focused on their learning" and achieve well. The report highlights a "broad and interesting curriculum" and effective reading provision, noting that staff are well supported and governors share a determination to provide the best for pupils.
Strengths
- The school has a "rigorous and effective approach to the teaching of reading," with books well matched to pupils’ known sounds.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "achieve well" due to staff using up-to-date information to adapt curriculum delivery.
- Behaviour is managed consistently, with pupils striving to earn "terrific tickets" and demonstrating "positive attitudes to learning."
- The curriculum incorporates essential knowledge and vocabulary, allowing pupils in most subjects to "discuss their learning with confidence."
- Pupils enjoy broadening their horizons through activities such as "enterprise weeks," museum visits, and learning instruments like the Djembe drums.
Areas to improve
- Assessment in some foundation subjects is not used effectively to address gaps in pupils’ knowledge, meaning the curriculum is not consistently adapted to build retention.
- Too many pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, are "persistently absent from school," missing crucial learning and social opportunities.
- Pupils lack a "firm understanding of a range of faiths and cultures," leaving them less prepared for life in modern Britain than they 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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 30% |
| 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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