Healing Primary Academy
Grimsby, DN41 7RS · North East Lincolnshire · primary school
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22nd of 42 primary schools in North East Lincolnshire we can score, 48 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 the 3,510 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.1/10 among them, against 5.9/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Healing Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.1 out of 10 among them, against 5.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Creation Station, Gardening Club, and Kickstarters, or take part in gymnastics and football with CTO. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 315 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 move from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading or maths? How does the school manage class sizes when the roll is at full capacity?
What Ofsted said about Healing Primary Academy
Overview
Healing Primary Academy continues to be a good school, characterised by an ethos of "high expectations for all" and well-established routines. Pupils display a "conscientious attitude to their work," resulting in productive lessons with no disruption, while leaders ensure that reading is given high priority through carefully selected texts.
Strengths
- The curriculum in mathematics, reading, and science is "securely in place," with pupils talking "confidently about what they know."
- Phonics is taught "consistently well" by highly skilled staff, leading to "high standards of reading across the school."
- Children in the early years get off to a "superb start," benefiting from a "stimulating and engaging" learning environment.
- Pupils are "polite, respectful and kind," with bullying reported as rare and adults always available to help.
- The personal, social, health and economic education curriculum is "broad and varied," preparing pupils for future employment and further education.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure emerging curriculums for foundation subjects clearly identify "what pupils should know and when," as teachers are currently not as clear about this knowledge as in core subjects.
- Teachers in foundation subjects need to be able to "check pupils’ knowledge and refine plans accordingly" to help pupils achieve better in these areas.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders being "vigilant in making sure that pupils feel safe" and providing regular training and support for staff.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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