Macaulay Primary Academy
Grimsby, DN31 2ES · North East Lincolnshire · primary school
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7th 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 — 9.4/10 against 2,001 of them, against 8.5/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.44 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.10 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Macaulay Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 15.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join cooking, craft, garden games, chess, Thrive, crochet and drawing clubs, participate in Delta Games, and visit Dallowgill, PGL, The Deep and Gulliver’s Valley. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 402 pupils against a stated capacity of 530. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Macaulay Primary Academy
Overview
Macaulay Primary Academy is described as a "warm, supportive environment" where staff and pupils enjoy positive relationships. The report highlights that pupils behave well, are engaged in their learning, and benefit from a curriculum that prioritises vocabulary, reading, and mathematics.
Strengths
- Teachers have "excellent knowledge of how to teach phonics" and address gaps quickly, helping most children develop the ability to "read fluently".
- The teaching of mathematics is "highly effective", with teachers introducing concepts clearly and checking understanding to ensure pupils develop "secure mathematical knowledge".
- Early years provision is particularly strong, with children developing language and communication skills rapidly while being "well supported in their personal, social and emotional development".
- Leaders place a "high value on the personal development of all pupils", offering wide opportunities for leadership, clubs, and trips to broaden horizons.
- Staff use effective methods to remove barriers for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), helping them access the same curriculum as their peers.
Areas to improve
- In a "small number of subjects", leaders and teachers are "less clear about how to secure the most important prior knowledge for all pupils", resulting in assessment that is "less effective in identifying and quickly addressing important gaps and misconceptions".
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff who are "knowledgeable about the risks which children might face" and act quickly to provide support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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