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Macaulay Primary Academy

North East Lincolnshire, DN31 2ESPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2022
KS2 Results
61%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
28 1st-choice / 28 places
Ranking
#7,343
of 13,686 nationally

About Macaulay Primary Academy

Macaulay Primary Academy is a state primary school in North East Lincolnshire, serving 432 pupils aged 3 to 11. It sits within a local authority where only two primary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding rating, and its own ranking places it 29th out of 42 primaries in the area. The top-performing peers nearby include Stallingborough CofE Primary School, East Ravendale CofE Primary School Academy, and Great Coates Primary School, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. Macaulay’s ranking score of 61 places it in the bottom 50 per cent of schools nationally, though it is worth noting that the school has a higher-than-average proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 35.3 per cent, which can affect raw attainment figures. The school is led by headteacher Tom Herrick and has no religious character. It also offers nursery provision for younger children, making it a full primary option from the early years upwards.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressMacaulay Street, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN31 2ES
HeadteacherTom Herrick
Local AuthorityNorth East Lincolnshire
Number of Pupils432
Free School Meals (FSM)35.3%
School Capacity432 / 530 (82% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Jul 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
LibrarySensory RoomDining HallGymnasiumArt StudiosSports Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingTennisFootball

Clubs & Activities

ChessEco ClubScience ClubChoirFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Macaulay 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.