Ingoldsby Academy
Grantham, NG33 4HA · Lincolnshire · primary school
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131st 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 the 3,598 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4/10 among them, against 3.9/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| 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.
Ingoldsby Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4 out of 10 among them, against 3.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in dance, hockey, and netball, alongside choir and musical performances such as *Hansel and Gretel* and *Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat*. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 68 pupils against a stated capacity of 110. 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 core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in the similar-intake comparison group? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Ingoldsby Academy
Overview
Ingoldsby Academy is described as an ‘inclusive and welcoming school’ where staff and pupils demonstrate ‘kindness and care’. The inspection confirms that the school continues to be good, with leaders maintaining high expectations and fostering a positive environment where parents and pupils speak highly of the provision.
Strengths
- The school is ‘inclusive and welcoming’, with a culture where ‘staff and pupils show kindness and care to each other in abundance’.
- Leaders have a ‘sharp focus on ensuring that pupils acquire a wide vocabulary and communicate effectively’, with early years benefiting from meaningful learning.
- Reading is prioritised, with a ‘consistent approach to the delivery of phonics sessions’ and effective strategies to help pupils become ‘fluent readers’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘well supported’, accessing the full curriculum through work broken down into ‘small steps’.
- Behaviour is ‘overwhelmingly positive’, with older pupils acting as role models and bullying being dealt with ‘quickly and effectively’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils are given ‘regular opportunities to retrieve their knowledge of previous topics’ to help them connect prior and current learning.
- Leaders must ensure all staff delivering mathematics have the necessary skills to ‘check pupils’ understanding’ and address misconceptions swiftly, as delivery is currently inconsistent.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a ‘strong culture of safeguarding’ where leaders carry out appropriate checks and staff receive regular training.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 86% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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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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