Tetney Primary School
Grimsby, DN36 5NG · Lincolnshire · primary school
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35th 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 — 7.8/10 against 3,570 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Tetney Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 15.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 123 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes to ensure individual attention for each child?
What Ofsted said about Tetney Primary School
Overview
Tetney Primary School continues to be a good school, described as "warm and welcoming" where pupils feel happy and safe. Leaders are ambitious for pupil achievement, with students performing well in reading and mathematics and "very well" in writing. The school has grown significantly, attracting many pupils from surrounding areas due to its strong reputation.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate secure knowledge in mathematics, supported by a "strong" curriculum with detailed planning and effective catch-up support.
- The reading curriculum has improved, with staff adopting a "common approach" to phonics and promoting a "love of reading" through initiatives like poetry baskets.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are fully included, with teachers adapting activities so they "can learn the same things as their classmates."
- Personal development is promoted well, with pupils developing leadership skills and learning about "fundamental British values" and different faiths.
- Staff appreciate the training and support they receive, and leaders have improved staff workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- The school must complete its curriculum review for foundation subjects, as plans for mixed-age classes are "not yet fully determined."
- Assessment in foundation subjects is "not as rigorous and informative" as in core subjects, meaning staff cannot currently identify which pupils are falling behind.
- Governors should continue to build on recent improvements to hold leaders to account "effectively across the curriculum."
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 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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
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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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