Strand Primary Academy
Grimsby, DN32 7BE · North East Lincolnshire · primary school
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25th 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 — 8.9/10 against 948 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Strand Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% 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 8.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Delta Games and Rugby Union, join the English Poetry club, and visit local sites such as the beach, the woods, and Wilderspin.
Getting in
The published school roll is 175 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 to move from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help with reading or maths?
What Ofsted said about Strand Primary Academy
Overview
Strand Primary Academy is a small school where leaders have driven significant improvements to the curriculum and teaching, resulting in rising achievement at the end of key stage 2. The report highlights a "warm welcome" and a culture where pupils feel "safe and nurtured," with strong support for those with special educational needs and disabilities. While most aspects of the school meet the expected standard, inclusion is rated at a strong standard due to rigorous systems for identifying and supporting pupil needs.
Strengths
- Inclusion is rated at a "strong standard," with leaders "quickly and accurately identifying pupils’ needs" and ensuring SEND pupils are "well cared for, educated and valued as individuals."
- Early reading is "taught particularly well," with pupils quickly gaining necessary knowledge and receiving effective support to catch up if gaps arise.
- Behaviour is positive, underpinned by "positive relationships" and staff acting as role models, resulting in pupils who "conduct themselves well" and engage well in learning.
- Attendance has increased, particularly for disadvantaged pupils, through "individualised" support that helps overcome barriers to regular school attendance.
- Personal development is supported by a "coherent and well-designed" programme, including the trust’s 'Delta Stars' initiative, which encourages resilience and broadens pupils' experiences.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should support older pupils who missed earlier curriculum improvements to address "gaps in their spelling knowledge."
- Staff need further support to check that pupils have "secured their prior knowledge" in wider curriculum subjects before introducing new concepts, ensuring new learning builds effectively on what is already known.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 23% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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