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.

North East Lincolnshire has 49 open primary schools. Of the 47 with a published Ofsted inspection, 2 (4%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 94% held Good or Outstanding — these are the last single-word grades from before Ofsted retired them on 10 November 2025 (how we treat Ofsted data). On our composite Schools Near Me score, Middlethorpe Primary Academy currently leads the local rankings. Closed schools are excluded from every list on this page.

Use the ranked table below to compare schools side by side, then open any school for the full picture. Application deadlines in North East Lincolnshire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

49
Total schools
2
Outstanding (historic grade)
4%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
64.8%
Avg KS2 SATs
35.1
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score
🥇 Middlethorpe Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
🥈 Elliston Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
🥉 Wybers Wood Academy
Primary
 Good 83 View school
4. Ormiston South Parade Academy
Primary
 Good 81 View school
5. Queen Mary Avenue Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
6. Signhills Infant Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
7. Laceby Stanford Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
8. Macaulay Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
9. New Waltham Academy
Primary
 Good 79 View school
10. Humberston Cloverfields Academy
Primary
 Good 79 View school
11. Edward Heneage Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 79 View school
12. Strand Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 79 View school
13. Scartho Junior Academy
Primary
 Good 78 View school
14. Weelsby Academy
Primary
 Good 78 View school
15. Signhills Academy
Primary
 Good 77 View school
16. Old Clee Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 77 View school
17. Springfield Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 77 View school
18. William Barcroft Junior School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
19. Eastfield Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 77 View school
20. Laceby Acres Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 76 View school

Ranked by the Schools Near Me score. Ofsted grades shown are each school's last single-word grade from before 10 November 2025, when Ofsted retired single-word overall judgements — they are historic and not comparable to the new report cards. How we use Ofsted data. Closed schools are excluded.

Related lists for North East Lincolnshire

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in North East Lincolnshire?
There are 49 open primary schools in North East Lincolnshire (closed schools are excluded). 2 of the 47 with a published inspection held a historic Ofsted grade of Outstanding (the last single-word grade before single-word grades were retired on 10 November 2025).
What are the best-rated primary schools in North East Lincolnshire?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary school in North East Lincolnshire is Middlethorpe Primary Academy. The full ranked table above lists the top 20 schools with their score and last historic Ofsted grade. We never list closed schools.
How is the Schools Near Me score calculated?
The Schools Near Me score is a 0–100 composite combining the school's last historic Ofsted grade, published exam and assessment results, attendance and pupil–teacher ratio. It is not an Ofsted rating. Full methodology: https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#score
Are Ofsted single-word grades still current in North East Lincolnshire?
No. Ofsted retired single-word overall grades (Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate) on 10 November 2025 and replaced them with report cards. Any single-word grade shown on this page is the school's last historic grade from before that date and is not comparable to the new report cards. See https://schoolsnearme.ai/methodology#ofsted
How do I apply for a school place in North East Lincolnshire?
Primary and secondary applications in North East Lincolnshire are coordinated by the local authority on the national timetable: apply by 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and by 15 January for Reception primary entry, with offers on 1 March and 16 April respectively. Check the North East Lincolnshire council website for local forms and any in-year rules.

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.