Middlethorpe Primary Academy

About Middlethorpe Primary Academy

Middlethorpe Primary Academy sits well above the local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes, with 77% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a North East Lincolnshire average of 64%. That 13-point gap places the school 7th out of 42 primaries in the area, putting it in the top 25% nationally. The school is also one of only two primaries in the local authority rated Outstanding by Ofsted, a status it earned in its most recent graded inspection. Its previous inspection, back in 2012, judged it Good, so this represents a clear step up in quality. The school is oversubscribed, with 51 applications for 28 places in the 2025/26 intake, and all 28 first-preference families were offered a spot. That ratio of 1.82 applicants per place suggests strong local demand, and the school's popularity is backed up by its academic performance.

Digging into the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, the picture is consistently strong. In reading, 84% of pupils met the expected standard and 32% reached the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 106. In maths, 81% hit the expected mark and 42% achieved the higher standard, with an average score of 105. Writing saw 84% at expected and 19% at greater depth. The proportion reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths combined was 13%, which is a solid figure for a primary of this size. The school's overall ranking score of 77 puts it ahead of local peers like Great Coates Primary School, though behind Stallingborough CofE and East Ravendale CofE. The Ofsted inspection in March 2025 gave Outstanding ratings for overall effectiveness, leadership and management, and early years provision, with the ungraded visit confirming standards were maintained.

The school has a nursery provision and caters for children from age 2 to 11, with 231 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, so it is running slightly over its official number. Facilities include an ICT suite, sensory room, art studios, library, forest school, music rooms, playing fields and a chapel. Sports on offer include tennis, swimming, athletics, netball, cricket, football and cross country, while clubs range from coding and science club to chess and gardening. The school has identified SEND provisions for moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and hearing impairment. Parent views are overwhelmingly positive: 94% would recommend the school, and 97% of respondents strongly agreed or agreed that their child is happy there. For families in North East Lincolnshire looking for a high-performing, oversubscribed primary with strong early years provision, Middlethorpe is clearly a popular choice.

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