Great Steeping Primary School
Spilsby, PE23 5PT · Lincolnshire · primary school
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172nd 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 — 5.9/10 against 2,336 of them, against 4.9/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Great Steeping Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school 'Requires improvement' in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 81 pupils against a stated capacity of 112. 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 to reach the higher standard in maths? What specific actions are being taken to address the 'Requires improvement' rating? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Great Steeping Primary School
Overview
Great Steeping Primary School is described as having a “family feel” where pupils are happy, behave well, and feel cared for. While the school has made “rapid improvements” with external support, the report states that the overall effectiveness requires improvement due to inconsistencies in curriculum implementation and gaps in pupil knowledge.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “positive attitude[s] to their work” and enjoy opportunities to become “active citizens.”
- Phonics teaching is consistent, resulting in pupils who “read fluently” and are “confident readers.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “well supported” with clear targets.
- Behaviour is good, with pupils playing well together and knowing staff will support them if conflicts arise.
- Leaders have adapted systems to overcome barriers to attendance with “great success.”
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum is “not ambitious enough” and lacks detailed knowledge, leading to gaps in what pupils know and remember.
- The school is “not checking carefully enough on the implementation of all of its curriculum,” meaning important knowledge is not made explicit enough.
- In the early years, intended learning in continuous provision is “not made explicit enough,” hindering children’s development.
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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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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