Coomb Briggs Primary Academy

About Coomb Briggs Primary Academy

Coomb Briggs Primary Academy’s headline KS2 results sit comfortably above the North East Lincolnshire average for primary schools. The local authority average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined is 64 per cent, while Coomb Briggs achieves 68 per cent. That four-point gap places the school 19th out of 49 primaries in the area, putting it in the upper half of local provision. The school’s reading scores are particularly strong: 88 per cent of pupils hit the expected standard and 32 per cent reached the higher standard, compared with 76 per cent and 24 per cent for maths. Writing also performs well, with 80 per cent at expected and 24 per cent at higher. These figures suggest a school that is delivering solidly above the local norm, especially in literacy, without being among the very top tier — the top three local schools all score above 85 on the ranking metric, whereas Coomb Briggs sits at 68.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2019, the school was rated Good overall, with Good marks for quality of education, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management. The early years provision was rated Requires improvement, which is a specific area to note for parents of younger children. The previous inspection in 2014 also rated the school Good overall, so the rating has been consistent across two inspections. With 166 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, the school is not at full capacity, yet it was oversubscribed for 2025/26 entry: 30 applications for 15 places, with all 15 first-preference applicants receiving an offer. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 2:1, indicating solid local demand. The school’s Progress 8 scores are not available in the data, so it is not possible to compare pupil progress directly with the LA average.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including a sports hall, gymnasium, sensory room, forest school, art studios and a chapel. Sports provision covers gymnastics, tennis, football, cricket, rounders, swimming and athletics, while clubs include coding, book club, chess, drama and gardening. SEND support is listed for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, and physical disability. With 18.7 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a slightly above-average proportion of disadvantaged families for a primary in this LA. Coomb Briggs is a state-funded primary for mixed gender pupils aged 4 to 11, with no nursery or sixth form. It suits families who want a Good-rated school with strong reading outcomes and a wide extracurricular offer, but who are aware that early years provision needs attention and that places are competitive.

Key Details

Frequently Asked Questions About Coomb Briggs Primary Academy

Helpful Guides for Parents