Hogsthorpe Primary Academy
Skegness, PE24 5PT · Lincolnshire · primary school
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14th 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 — 9.6/10 against 1,656 of them, against 8.9/10 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 | 86.0 · 95 | 40% | 3.78 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hogsthorpe Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 86.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 14.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, the DRET Summer Cup, and sports competitions. Arts activities include dance, A Big Sing, the Shakespeare Schools Festival, and a production of Hansel and Gretel.
Getting in
The published school roll is 46 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Hogsthorpe Primary Academy
Overview
Hogsthorpe Primary Academy is described as an inclusive and welcoming school where pupils are supportive of one another and demonstrate kindness. The report highlights that most pupils achieve well within an ambitious curriculum, particularly in reading and mathematics, and feel happy and safe.
Strengths
- Reading is prioritised, with timely interventions ensuring pupils who need support improve their skills and engage confidently with texts.
- The curriculum is carefully sequenced with a focus on vocabulary, enabling pupils to use subject-specific language accurately and explain their reasoning in mathematics.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported, with lessons adapted to ensure they develop understanding alongside their peers.
- Staff are dedicated and feel valued, creating a happy environment where older pupils act as positive role models for younger children.
- Pupils access a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities, including clubs and projects with the Royal Opera House, which boost their confidence.
Areas to improve
- The school must provide suitable guidance to early years staff to ensure they design learning activities that build on existing knowledge, as some children are not as well prepared for key stage 1 as they should be.
- Strategies to reduce absence must be made sustainable to change the culture of attendance, as some pupils miss out on essential learning and extra-curricular offers due to high absence rates.
Safeguarding
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 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 86% |
| 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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