Bursar Primary Academy
99%
Capacity
311
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Bursar Primary Academy
Bursar Primary Academy was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a grade it has held consistently across both its graded inspections. The school’s most telling academic metric is its Key Stage 2 combined reading, writing and maths expected standard, which sits at 76% — well above the North East Lincolnshire local authority average of 64%. This places Bursar 8th out of 42 primary schools in the borough, putting it in the top 25% nationally. In reading, 86% of pupils reached the expected standard and 24% achieved the higher standard; in maths, 90% hit the expected mark and 21% reached the higher tier. Writing was slightly lower, with 79% at expected and 10% at higher. The school’s average scaled scores of 106 in reading and 105 in maths are solid, though progress scores are not available in the data.
Beyond the headline figures, Bursar’s Ofsted report highlights strong leadership and management, also rated Good, and the school has maintained this standard since its previous inspection in 2014. The 2023 ungraded inspection confirmed the school remains Good. With 311 pupils on roll against a capacity of 315, the school is nearly full, and 19.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, slightly above the national average. The school offers nursery provision for children aged 3 and up, and has a broad range of facilities including a library, playing fields, a gymnasium, sports hall, ICT suite, music rooms, a forest school and a chapel. Sports on offer include swimming, cricket, cross country, netball and dance, while clubs range from gardening and film club to coding and eco club.
Bursar is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 71 applications for 32 places and all 32 first-preference applicants receiving offers — a ratio of 2.22 applicants per place. This suggests strong local demand. The school’s SEND provisions cover specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, hearing impairment and physical disability. For families looking for a primary school in North East Lincolnshire that delivers above-average academic outcomes without being in the very top tier, Bursar represents a reliable, well-regarded option. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Middlethorpe Primary Academy, 1.3 km away, which may be worth comparing for those prioritising the highest Ofsted grade.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Clee Road, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 9HU |
| Headteacher | Kate Finney |
| Local Authority | North East Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 311 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.6% |
| School Capacity | 311 / 315 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (19 Oct 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 16 Jul 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (76%)
2456th of 13,686
Nationally
234th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
8th of 42
In North East Lincolnshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
76%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
76%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed32
71
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
32 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
Half of schools in England do better than this.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British97.4%
- White (other)1.0%
- Mixed0.6%
- Asian0.3%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
14
Total schools
13
Oversubscribed
11
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bursar Primary Academy
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KS2 SATs Explained
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Contact Information
Clee Road, Cleethorpes
North East Lincolnshire, DN35 9HU
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