Signhills Academy
Cleethorpes, DN35 0DN · North East Lincolnshire · primary school
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14th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.6/10 against 4,152 of them, against 7.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Signhills Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 344 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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
With 16 places currently available, how does the school manage entry-year applications if demand exceeds this number? Since the last inspection was in early 2024, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Signhills Academy
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending Signhills Academy, where they are described as "safe and well cared for" within an "inclusive school environment." The school maintains high expectations for conduct, with bullying being rare and staff effectively teaching pupils how to behave. Pupils achieve well, particularly in English and mathematics, and are well prepared for their transition to secondary school.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "wide range of opportunities" for personal development, including residential visits and extra-curricular clubs that are "carefully planned to be inclusive."
- Core subjects such as mathematics are "well established," with teachers using schemes they are "well trained in how to deliver."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "play a full part in school life" and receive effective support in lessons.
- Leaders prioritise well-being by funding external mental health support and ensuring pupils engage in charitable work and leadership roles.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with pupils confident to raise concerns and trust adults to help them.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of foundation subjects and the taught personal development curriculum, the knowledge pupils need to learn is "not sufficiently broken down and clearly defined."
- Checks on the quality of education are "not as timely or effective as they could be," leading to some improvement actions not being taken as quickly as they should be.
Safeguarding
The report states that "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 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| 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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