Kidgate Academy
Louth, LN11 9BX · Lincolnshire · primary school
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235th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.3/10 against 2,295 of them, against 1.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 62% | 0.41 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kidgate Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 397 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 interventions are in place to help students reach the higher standard? How does the school monitor progress for pupils in the bottom 10% of performance?
What Ofsted said about Kidgate Academy
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending school, benefiting from "positive relationships" with staff and learning in "calm classrooms." While the quality of education and leadership currently "Requires improvement," the report notes the school is "rapidly improving" following recent curriculum redesigns and leadership changes.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "Good" behaviour and attitudes, taking pride in their work and forming strong bonds with staff.
- Personal development is "Good," with pupils engaging in "intelligent discussion about sensitive mental health issues" and broadening horizons through visits to places of worship and cultural sites.
- Early years provision is "Good," featuring a logically ordered curriculum where children use "memory boxes" to share detailed knowledge.
- Staff are described as "dedicated and caring," with secure subject knowledge that helps pupils recall recent learning, such as solving mathematical problems.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "fully involved in school life" and achieve carefully designed targets.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in a small number of subjects does not clearly identify important knowledge, preventing pupils from building secure understanding.
- New assessment systems are not yet embedded, meaning teachers do not systematically check learning over time or address gaps in knowledge.
- Staff workload and well-being have not been sufficiently considered, hindering subject leaders’ ability to design and refine curriculums effectively.
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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