Best Primary Schools in North Lincolnshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 62 schools across North Lincolnshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

North Lincolnshire has 62 primary schools, of which 6 (10%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 48 rated Good — 87% of primary schools in North Lincolnshire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Alkborough Primary Academy currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in North 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.

62
Total schools
6
Outstanding
10%
Outstanding rate
64.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
35.3
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Alkborough Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Winteringham Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
🥉 Wrawby St Mary's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
4. Oakfield Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
5. St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg)
Primary
 Good 83 View school
6. Scawby Academy
Primary
 Good 82 View school
7. Epworth Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 82 View school
8. Luddington & Garthorpe Primary
Primary
 Good 82 View school
9. South Ferriby Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
10. St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary
 Good 81 View school
11. East Halton Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
12. Winterton Church of England Infants' School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
13. Wroot Travis Charity Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
14. Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. Saint Augustine Webster Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary
 Good 79 View school
16. St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy
Primary
 Good 77 View school
17. Messingham Primary School
Primary
 Good 77 View school
18. Worlaby Academy
Primary
 Good 77 View school
19. Haxey Cofe Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 77 View school
20. Wootton St Andrew's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 76 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in North Lincolnshire?
There are 62 primary schools in North Lincolnshire, of which 6 (10%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in North Lincolnshire?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in North Lincolnshire is Alkborough Primary Academy. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in North Lincolnshire?
Primary and secondary school applications in North Lincolnshire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the North Lincolnshire council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in North Lincolnshire?
10% of primary schools in North Lincolnshire are rated Outstanding and 77% are rated Good. 78.7% 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.