Seathorne Primary Academy
Skegness, PE25 1HB · Lincolnshire · primary school
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84th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.6/10 against 1,194 of them, against 5.2/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Seathorne Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 6.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 285 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
Since the inspection was in 2024, what changes have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Seathorne Primary Academy
Overview
Seathorne Primary Academy continues to be a good school, with new leadership and trust support "breathing new life" following a period of turbulence. Pupils describe the environment as "welcoming and inclusive," feeling "cared for, well educated, and safe." The curriculum is ambitious, with a strong focus on reading and mathematics, though consistency across all subjects remains a work in progress.
Strengths
- Pupils value the school, showing respect for staff and peers, and benefit from "listening ears" and effective anti-bullying measures.
- Reading is a high priority; children are "reading-ready" upon leaving Nursery, with books "well matched to pupils’ reading ability."
- Most pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive "effective guidance and support" from skilled staff.
- Staff feel "extremely well supported" and express pride in the school community after recent changes.
- The curriculum in subjects like mathematics has an "absolute focus on the knowledge that pupils need," carefully built over time.
Areas to improve
- Ensure the curriculum in all subjects, particularly some foundation subjects, is "knowledge focused, well planned and well implemented" to help pupils achieve their potential.
- Further develop outdoor provision in the early years to "maximise the opportunities to teach the prime areas of learning, particularly physical development."
- Continue work to reduce pupil absence and ensure all pupils, including vulnerable ones, attend school regularly and arrive promptly.
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 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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.
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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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