Pilgrim Academy
About Pilgrim Academy
Pilgrim Academy is a state primary school in North East Lincolnshire that currently educates 250 pupils against a capacity of 315, meaning it has room to grow. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 30%, which is notably higher than the national average and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of disadvantage. Despite this, demand is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 25 applications for just 11 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.27. All 11 first-preference applicants were offered a place, but the wider interest shows the school is a popular choice locally. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, taking children from age 3 through to 11, with nursery provision available. Headteacher Janine King leads a school that has seen a significant improvement in its Ofsted rating, moving from Requires Improvement in 2016 to Good in its most recent graded inspection in 2020, with an ungraded inspection in 2025 confirming that standards have been maintained.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 32 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jun 2025Latest monitoring visit (11 Jun 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 23 Feb 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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