Best Primary Schools in North East Lincolnshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 49 schools across North East Lincolnshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

10%

Outstanding rate

64.8%

Avg KS2 SATs

35.1

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Middlethorpe Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
🥈	Eastfield Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	75	View school
🥉	Laceby Acres Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	72	View school
4.	Signhills Academy Primary	Outstanding	71	View school
5.	Elliston Primary Academy Primary	Outstanding	71	View school
6.	Wybers Wood Academy Primary	Good	71	View school
7.	Littlecoates Primary Academy Primary	Good	68	View school
8.	William Barcroft Junior School Primary	Good	67	View school
9.	Western Primary School Primary	Good	67	View school
10.	Thrunscoe Primary and Nursery Academy Primary	Good	67	View school
11.	Great Coates Primary School Primary	Good	67	View school
12.	The Humberston Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	66	View school
13.	Old Clee Primary Academy Primary	Good	66	View school
14.	Pilgrim Academy Primary	Good	65	View school
15.	Ormiston South Parade Academy Primary	Good	65	View school
16.	Edward Heneage Primary Academy Primary	Good	65	View school
17.	New Waltham Academy Primary	Good	64	View school
18.	Springfield Primary Academy Primary	Good	63	View school
19.	Humberston Cloverfields Academy Primary	Good	63	View school
20.	Scartho Junior Academy Primary	Good	63	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in North East Lincolnshire?

There are 49 primary schools in North East Lincolnshire, of which 5 (10%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in North East Lincolnshire?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in North East Lincolnshire is Middlethorpe Primary Academy. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in North East Lincolnshire?

Primary and secondary school applications in North East Lincolnshire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the North East Lincolnshire council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in North East Lincolnshire?

10% of primary schools in North East Lincolnshire are rated Outstanding and 73% are rated Good. 77% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.