Waltham Leas Primary Academy
Grimsby, DN37 0NU · North East Lincolnshire · primary school
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24th 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 — 5.0/10 against 4,133 of them, against 5.4/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Waltham Leas Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 401 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
Since the inspection was in December 2023, what specific improvements have been made to teaching since then? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Waltham Leas Primary Academy
Overview
Pupils are described as happy and engaged, enjoying a "balanced and ambitious curriculum" that fosters positive attitudes towards learning. The school provides a welcoming environment where pupils feel included and value their opinions, with most achieving well across subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes towards their learning" and understand that "mistakes and errors are important parts of learning."
- The curriculum is well-designed, with "precise" identification of knowledge to help pupils build on prior learning from the early years upwards.
- Staff have "secure subject knowledge" and effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) through timely interventions.
- The school fosters a "love of reading" through high-quality texts, book reviews, and parental involvement workshops.
- Pupils develop strong personal skills through leadership roles, such as "sports ambassadors" and "e-safety champions," and engage in meaningful debates.
Areas to improve
- Assessment strategies in some subjects do not check the depth of pupils’ understanding well enough, hindering the development of a "deep body of knowledge."
- The phonics programme is not delivered consistently by all staff, which slows progress for some pupils in becoming "fluent and accurate readers."
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 | 51% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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