Eastfield Primary Academy

About Eastfield Primary Academy

Eastfield Primary Academy sits right on the North East Lincolnshire average for the key KS2 measure of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, with 65% hitting that benchmark against the local authority average of 64%. That places it 24th out of 42 primary schools in the area, a solidly mid-table position. Where the school really stands out, though, is in its Ofsted record. Its most recent graded inspection in 2023 awarded an overall Good rating, but the breakdown shows Outstanding for early years provision, personal development, and behaviour and attitudes. That’s a strong signal that the school’s strengths lie in how it supports children’s wider growth and early start, not just in academic outcomes. The previous inspection in 2016 had rated the school Outstanding overall, so the 2023 judgement represents a slight step back in the leadership and quality of education categories, but the personal development and behaviour grades have held firm.

Looking more closely at the 2023/24 KS2 results, the picture is mixed. In reading, 77% of pupils reached the expected standard and 39% achieved a higher score, both above the national average. The average reading score of 104 is solid. Maths tells a different story: 71% hit the expected standard, but only 13% reached the higher standard, and the average maths score of 101 is just above the national baseline. Writing saw 68% at expected and just 10% at the higher level. The proportion of pupils achieving the higher standard across all three subjects (reading, writing and maths) was only 3%, which is low. The school’s national ranking for the expected standard metric places it in the 44th percentile, meaning it sits just below the middle of all primary schools nationally. For families focused on academic stretch, these figures suggest the school is stronger at getting children to a solid standard than at pushing them into the top tier.

Eastfield is a smaller-than-average primary with 229 pupils against a capacity of 280, and it has a nursery provision for three-year-olds. The school was oversubscribed for 2025/26 reception places, with 35 applications for 25 spots and all 25 first-preference offers taken up, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.4. A relatively high 34.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, reflecting the local demographic. Facilities include a sports hall, playing fields, an art studio, a sensory room and a chapel. The school offers a range of sports including cricket, football, swimming and dance, plus clubs like Eco Club, Art Club and Science Club. SEND support covers social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication, and other difficulties or disabilities. This is a school that will suit families who value strong pastoral care and a broad, inclusive approach over high academic selectivity, and who want a Good-rated school with Outstanding early years provision in a community-focused setting.

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