Littlecoates Primary Academy
Grimsby, DN31 2QX · North East Lincolnshire · primary school
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21st of 42 primary schools in North East Lincolnshire we can score, 48 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 — 8.5/10 against 752 of them, against 6.6/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Littlecoates Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 219 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard? How does the curriculum adapt to the diverse needs of the student body?
What Ofsted said about Littlecoates Primary Academy
Overview
Littlecoates Primary Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school is described as being "at the heart of the local community," where pupils are "extremely well cared for" and a vision of "togetherness" is lived out by all. Leaders have an accurate understanding of the school’s strengths, and improvements are based on the right priorities for pupils.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "carefully designed" to reflect pupils’ backgrounds, enabling them to develop a "secure understanding of their locality and the wider world."
- Reading is a priority, with well-trained staff supporting early language skills and decoding; the school "quickly identifies pupils’ individual needs" to help them catch up.
- Inclusivity is central, with high-quality support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) through the "launchpad" resource provision.
- The wider personal development offer is "exceptional," helping pupils learn to "respect those of others" and "challenge discrimination."
- Attendance is improving due to a dedicated team working proactively with parents, and staff are supported by local governors and the trust.
Areas to improve
- The school should provide learning activities that enable pupils to "successfully build their writing abilities over time," as some are set complex tasks before they are ready.
- Gaps in foundational writing knowledge are not always addressed, leaving some pupils lacking the skills to complete tasks successfully.
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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