Skegness Junior Academy
Skegness, PE25 2QX · Lincolnshire · primary school
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210th 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 — 4.2/10 against 259 of them, against 2.4/10 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) 2024/25 | 51.0 · 21 | 62% | 1.28 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Skegness Junior Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join JB Sports, Maths, SATs Booster, Cooking, Dance, and Fine Motor Skills clubs, or the School Choir. Football is played on the pitch. Trips include visits to Gibraltar Point, Lincoln, the Lincolnshire Show, Magna Science and Adventure, Old Hall, Hardy’s Animal Farm, Church Farm Museum, and ‘The Deep’ in Hull. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 318 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in writing? How does the after-school club integrate with the curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Skegness Junior Academy
Overview
Skegness Junior Academy is described as a school where “care and kindness are shown in abundance” and behaviour is “calm.” Pupils demonstrate a “positive attitude towards their learning” and most achieve well, benefiting from a recently redesigned curriculum that prioritises reading and mathematics. The inspection confirms that the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership are all rated as Good.
Strengths
- Staff and pupils create a “warm and welcoming school environment” where bullying is rare and pupils feel safe.
- The school has successfully improved pupils’ reading skills, with children encouraged to select from a “wide range of different texts” and receive timely support.
- Teachers present information clearly and quickly identify pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to ensure they “learn and achieve well alongside their peers.”
- Pupils develop essential life skills such as teamwork and creativity, taking on leadership roles like being part of the school council or acting as eco-warriors.
- Staff feel “valued and part of a team” with a clear sense of wanting the best for pupils.
Areas to improve
- In a minority of subjects, teachers do not consistently use strategies to help pupils recall previous learning, meaning some do not remember key vocabulary or deepen their understanding.
- Some pupils do not attend school as often as they should, and removing barriers to attendance remains a priority.
- The system for recording safeguarding concerns and follow-up actions is inconsistent, with a lack of robust oversight.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, although the report notes that the approach to recording concerns and involving external agencies is inconsistent, leading to minor weaknesses in record-keeping.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 51% |
| 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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