Holton-le-Clay Junior School
Grimsby, DN36 5DR · Lincolnshire · primary school
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41st 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 — 8.1/10 against 2,439 of them, against 6.9/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holton-le-Clay Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 99 pupils against a stated capacity of 180. 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from reception to year 1?
What Ofsted said about Holton-le-Clay Junior School
Overview
Holton-le-Clay Junior School is rated ‘Good’ for overall effectiveness, with all key judgement areas also rated ‘Good’. The report highlights a ‘broad and ambitious’ curriculum and a strong focus on pupils’ physical and mental well-being, noting that pupils feel safe and demonstrate positive attitudes to learning.
Strengths
- The school prioritises reading, with pupils accessing daily lessons that support fluency and allow them to ‘talk confidently about the books that they have read’.
- Staff have ‘high expectations’ and use personalised strategies to help pupils manage emotions, ensuring pupils ‘feel safe in school’ and know they can speak to a trusted adult.
- Pupils develop leadership skills through roles such as school council representatives and enjoy ‘sporting and academic activities’ with Grimsby Town Football Club.
- The curriculum is ‘broad and ambitious’, with teachers knowing ‘what to teach and when’, particularly in subjects like mathematics where pupils can recall learning.
- Safeguarding arrangements are ‘effective’, with the school consulting external agencies to ensure pupils receive necessary care and guidance.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not sufficiently adapt the curriculum for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), leading to knowledge gaps and less effective support.
- Recent curriculum changes in a few subjects are still embedding, meaning pupils cannot yet ‘connect their current and previous learning’ in these areas.
- The school needs to improve communication with parents, as some feel leaders do not engage effectively, hindering the ability to work together for pupils’ best experience.
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 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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