Best Primary & Secondary Schools in North Lincolnshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 94 schools across North Lincolnshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

North Lincolnshire has 94 open primary & secondary schools. Of the 88 with a published Ofsted inspection, 6 (7%) held a historic grade of Outstanding and 83% 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, Holme Valley Primary School 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 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.

94
Total schools
6
Outstanding (historic grade)
7%
of inspected schools (pre-Nov-2025)
64.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
35.3
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted (historic) SNM Score Profile
1. Holme Valley Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
2. Luddington & Garthorpe Primary
Primary
 Good 86 View school
3. St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg)
Primary
 Good 84 View school
4. Winteringham Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
5. Bottesford Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 82 View school
6. Oakfield Primary School
Primary
 Good 79 View school
7. Winterton Church of England Infants' School
Primary
 Good 78 View school
8. Worlaby Academy
Primary
 Good 77 View school
9. Wroot Travis Charity Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school
10. Epworth Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 76 View school
11. St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary
 Good 76 View school
12. Scawby Academy
Primary
 Good 74 View school
13. Wrawby St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 71 View school
14. Ulceby St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 71 View school
15. South Axholme Academy
Secondary
 Good 70 View school
16. Bowmandale Primary School
Primary
 Good 70 View school
17. Wootton St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 70 View school
18. Messingham Primary School
Primary
 Good 70 View school
19. South Ferriby Primary School
Primary
 Good 69 View school
20. St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy
Primary
 Good 69 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in North Lincolnshire?
There are 94 open primary & secondary schools in North Lincolnshire (closed schools are excluded). 6 of the 88 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 & secondary schools in North Lincolnshire?
On our Schools Near Me score, the top-ranked primary & secondary school in North Lincolnshire is Holme Valley Primary School. 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 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 Lincolnshire?
Primary and secondary applications in North 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 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.