Pilgrim Academy
Immingham, DN40 2HP · North East Lincolnshire · primary school
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28th 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 — 5.4/10 against 2,671 of them, against 4.7/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Pilgrim Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 5.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (5.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Young Voices, boom whacker workshops, and Taiko drumming. The arts programme includes a whole school choir, Christmas concerts, Nativities, end-of-year performances, and Noye’s Fludd. Trips include live musical theatre performances and local pantomime.
Getting in
The published school roll is 221 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining in the current entry year? How are the arts and music activities integrated into the daily timetable?
What Ofsted said about Pilgrim Academy
Overview
Pilgrim Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school is described as a caring environment where pupils are happy and safe, with warm and respectful relationships reflecting values of "courage, kindness and respect."
Strengths
- Pupils develop "secure knowledge and skills in reading, writing and mathematics" and achieve well by the end of Year 6.
- Staff confidently teach reading using a "well-thought-out programme," ensuring pupils gain a secure knowledge of letters and sounds.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) make good progress and achieve well through effective individual support.
- The curriculum is carefully designed to build logically on prior knowledge, helping pupils explain their thinking and use subject-specific skills.
- The trust provides strong support, and staff value the assistance given around managing workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- The behaviour of some pupils does not meet high expectations, disrupting learning and upsetting others at play and lunchtime.
- Too many pupils do not attend school regularly enough, causing them to miss out on valuable learning despite the school promoting positive attendance.
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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