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Kidgate Academy

East Lindsey, LN11 9BXPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
3 Good · 2 Requires improvement
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
41 1st-choice / 41 places
Ranking
#8,599
of 13,686 nationally

About Kidgate Academy

Kidgate Academy’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, judged the school as Requires Improvement overall, a significant shift from its previous Outstanding rating in 2016. The inspection report highlights specific areas needing attention: the quality of education and leadership and management both received the lowest grade of Requires Improvement. On a more positive note, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision were all rated Good. The most telling exam metric comes from the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, where just 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That figure is identical to the Lincolnshire local authority average of 57%, placing Kidgate Academy 124th out of 280 primary schools in the county. Within the East Lindsey borough, the school ranks 24th out of 47 primaries, putting it in the bottom half locally.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressKidgate, Louth, East Lindsey, LN11 9BX
HeadteacherSusan Cook
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils420
Free School Meals (FSM)31.2%
School Capacity420 / 420 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 12 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallForest SchoolGymnasiumSensory RoomPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

CricketAthleticsNetballSwimmingTennis

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaGardeningFilm ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:55

Source: kidgateacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kidgate Academy

Kidgate Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.