Lacey Gardens Junior Academy
LOUTH, LN11 8DH · Lincolnshire · primary school
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164th 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 — 3.9/10 against 450 of them, against 2.7/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| 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.
Lacey Gardens Junior Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Happiness Ambassadors, Academy Parliament, and Eco Warriors, and take part in swimming. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 307 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 support is available for pupils who need extra help with reading or maths?
What Ofsted said about Lacey Gardens Junior Academy
Overview
Lacey Gardens Junior Academy continues to be a good school, described as a happy environment where relationships between adults and pupils are consistently positive. Pupils behave well, take on leadership roles, and receive effective support for their learning and personal development.
Strengths
- Phonics is taught consistently well, with seamless transitions from infant school and targeted support for those needing help.
- Pupils develop positive attitudes to reading, enjoying daily shared reading and a wide range of texts.
- Most of the curriculum is well planned and sequenced, helping pupils build knowledge and make links between subjects.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive well-tailored support from staff with a deep understanding of their needs.
- Senior leaders work cohesively with a shared ambition, having secured significant improvements in a relatively short period.
Areas to improve
- The reading curriculum does not clearly specify which aspects of reading pupils are expected to master at precise points in their education.
- A small number of foundation subjects lack clarity on the specific content pupils are expected to know and remember, leading to inconsistent recall.
- Some incidents of homophobic, derogatory behaviour go unchallenged because pupils do not consistently report them.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with policies consistently understood and applied, and pupils confident in seeking help from the care team.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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