St Michael's Church of England School, Louth
Louth, LN11 9AR · Lincolnshire · primary school
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202nd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.0/10 against 1,928 of them, against 1.2/10 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 | 35.0 · 5 | 40% | 0.20 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Michael's Church of England School, Louth overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 291 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in writing? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about St Michael's Church of England School, Louth
Overview
St Michael’s Church of England School continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud of their attendance and appreciate the support provided by teachers. The report highlights a calm learning environment with high expectations, where staff actively foster pupil voice and community engagement. While significant progress has been made under new leadership, particularly in reading and special educational needs provision, inconsistencies remain in curriculum planning across all subjects.
Strengths
- Teachers make learning interesting and provide effective support, ensuring pupils know they can seek help when stuck.
- A well-planned reading programme helps early readers gain confidence, accuracy, and fluency, with high-quality support available from the start.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive good support, with needs quickly identified and teaching assistants proving highly effective.
- The personal, social and health education curriculum is well planned, helping pupils learn how to keep safe and understand ethical issues.
- Staff are well trained, and leaders are considerate of workload, fostering a community where staff are “extremely proud to be part of the school.”
Areas to improve
- Curriculum planning in a few subjects is in early stages, with too much focus on activities rather than the knowledge pupils need to learn.
- Some older early readers have not received a well-structured reading curriculum and continue to struggle with reading fluently and accurately.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust systems, comprehensive records, and productive work with external agencies ensuring pupils are kept safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 35% |
| 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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