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 primary schools, of which 2 (4%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 42 rated Good — 90% of primary schools in North East Lincolnshire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Middlethorpe Primary Academy currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in North East Lincolnshire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

49
Total schools
2
Outstanding
4%
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 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

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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 2 (4%) 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?
4% of primary schools in North East Lincolnshire are rated Outstanding and 86% 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.