Normanby Primary School
Market Rasen, LN8 2HE · Lincolnshire · primary school
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70th 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 4,265 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9/10 among them, against 5.4/10 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) 2023/24 | 56.0 · 30 | 41% | 1.21 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 22.0 · 94 | 26% | 2.39 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Normanby Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. A further 22.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 6%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9 out of 10 among them, against 5.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 57 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. 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 bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards? What specific steps are taken to maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection? How does the curriculum adapt to the diverse backgrounds of the student body?
What Ofsted said about Normanby Primary School
Overview
Normanby Primary School continues to be a good school, described as “welcoming and inclusive” where pupils enjoy attending. Leaders maintain high expectations, ensuring an “ambitious curriculum” that benefits all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils are “confident and believe in themselves.”
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate respect for one another and treat differences with pride, stating “It is good to be different.”
- Staff possess “good subject knowledge” and deliver precise phonics teaching, helping children make a “quick start in learning to read.”
- The curriculum is “carefully sequenced” so new learning builds on previous knowledge, with assessment used to identify and address gaps.
- Pupils with SEND access the same curriculum as their peers and “achieve well,” supported by staff who know their specific needs.
- Staff feel “valued and supported” by leaders, who have taken steps to reduce workload and consider staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must fully evaluate the implementation of newly introduced curriculum plans to ensure they effectively help pupils “learn and remember more of the curriculum.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a “strong safeguarding culture” where staff are well trained and leaders engage effectively with external agencies to protect pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,190 state schools in England we hold a 2023/24 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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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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