Alkborough Primary Academy
About Alkborough Primary Academy
Alkborough Primary Academy is a small state primary school in North Lincolnshire with a capacity of just 90 pupils, making it one of the more intimate settings in the area. The school serves children aged 3 to 11, including nursery provision, and is mixed gender with no religious character. While the data doesn’t include current pupil numbers or free school meal percentages, the school’s size and its Outstanding Ofsted rating suggest it is likely oversubscribed — a common pattern for top-rated primaries in this local authority, where only five out of 62 schools hold that top grade. The headteacher, Sean Woolley, leads a school that sits within a local context where the nearest Outstanding-rated alternative, Winteringham Primary School, is 4.5 kilometres away. For families in the Alkborough area, this school is a rare local option with a strong reputation, and the combination of small capacity and high demand means early application is probably wise.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Dec 2024Latest monitoring visit (3 Dec 2024): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 1 Oct 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
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