Ormiston South Parade Academy
Grimsby, DN31 1TX · North East Lincolnshire · primary school
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4th 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 — 9.7/10 against 1,294 of them, against 9.1/10 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 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ormiston South Parade Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 20.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Creative Club, Jewelry making, Singing Club, ICT Club, Fundraising Craft Club, Balance Bike Club, Craft Club, Games Club, Football Club, Outdoor Sports Club, Football Fun Factory, Dance Club, and Origami Club. Trips include visits to Lincoln Zoo and Hall Farm Park. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 574 pupils against a stated capacity of 541. 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 yet reached the expected standard? How are the various clubs scheduled to ensure all pupils can participate?
What Ofsted said about Ormiston South Parade Academy
Overview
Ormiston South Parade Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school provides a warm, caring atmosphere where pupils feel safe, valued, and confident, supported by respectful relationships across the community. Pupils achieve very well in English and mathematics and are well prepared for secondary school, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- There is a "warm, caring atmosphere" with "respectful relationships" that help pupils feel "safe, valued, and confident."
- Pupils achieve very well in English and mathematics, with a curriculum that is "interesting and well-resourced" in most subjects.
- The school places high priority on reading, ensuring pupils become "fluent and confident readers" through consistent phonics routines.
- Attendance has improved through "well-established systems and procedures" and close monitoring by leaders.
- Staff demonstrate a "strong team spirit" and appreciate leadership support in managing workload, such as using verbal feedback.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, essential knowledge has not been precisely identified, causing pupils to struggle with recalling and connecting learning.
- The teaching of letter formation is not as effective as it could be, with insufficient opportunities for pupils to practise correct handwriting in the early years.
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 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 80% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| 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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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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