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Ermine Primary Academy

Lincoln, LN2 2HGPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
54%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
35 1st-choice / 39 places
Ranking
#9,555
of 13,686 nationally

About Ermine Primary Academy

Ermine Primary Academy is a state-funded mixed primary school in Lincoln, part of the Lincolnshire local authority. It sits in a competitive local landscape: among the 16 primary schools in the Lincoln area, it ranks 9th, placing it just above the midpoint. The top-performing peers nearby include Quadring Cowley & Brown's Primary School, Deeping St Nicholas Primary School, and The Tydd St Mary Church of England Primary School, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. Across the wider Lincolnshire authority, Ermine ranks 147th out of 280 primary schools, and the nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is The Lincoln St Peter at Gowts Church of England Primary School, about 3.4 kilometres away. The school serves a notably high-needs community, with 56.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. It has a nursery provision for children aged three and above, and its total capacity of 432 pupils is currently filled by 390, leaving some room for growth.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressRedbourne Drive, Lincoln, Lincoln, LN2 2HG
HeadteacherAndrea Norman
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils390
Free School Meals (FSM)56.5%
School Capacity390 / 432 (90% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryDining HallPlaying FieldsGymnasiumForest School

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

FootballSwimmingNetballAthleticsDanceCross Country

Clubs & Activities

CodingGardeningChessArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyProfound Learning

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Ermine Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.