Halton Holegate CofE Primary School
SPILSBY, PE23 5PB · Lincolnshire · primary school
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66th 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 — 7.1/10 against 1,550 of them, against 5.8/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| 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.
Halton Holegate CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (7.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 62 pupils against a stated capacity of 70. 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 progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in higher-standard attainment?
What Ofsted said about Halton Holegate CofE Primary School
Overview
Halton Holegate CofE Primary School is described as a place where pupils are "happy and safe" and behave "very well." The inspection found that the school provides an "ambitious" and "well-sequenced" curriculum, with staff who know their pupils well and tailor learning to individual needs. Overall effectiveness is judged as Good, marking an improvement from the previous inspection.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well planned and engaging," allowing pupils to build knowledge in "small steps" with regular checks for misconceptions.
- Reading provision is "well established," with immediate support for those struggling, ensuring "all pupils achieve success in learning to read."
- Mathematics teaching is a strength, with knowledgeable teachers who help pupils recall previous learning, enabling them to discuss their work with "maturity and understanding."
- Pupils show "high levels of respect for staff members" and enjoy a wide range of extracurricular clubs and leadership roles.
- Early years provision is praised for its "carefully planned" activities and positive relationships, ensuring children do not "miss out in any way."
Areas to improve
- The school should continue implementing the amended curriculum so pupils can "securely and consistently deepen their knowledge over time," as some areas are still at an early stage.
- The school must improve pupils’ understanding of "cultural diversity" to ensure they are "fully prepared for life in modern Britain," as current knowledge of different backgrounds is not developed to the fullest extent.
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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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.
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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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