Tetney Primary School
92%
Capacity
129
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Tetney Primary School
Tetney Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the East Lindsey community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 129 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 140 places).
Ofsted has rated Tetney Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Laura Mackenzie-Snow, it falls under Lincolnshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7805th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 47 in East Lindsey.
Tetney Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 19 applications for 11 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 11 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Tetney Primary School include Sports Hall, Library, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Rounders, Athletics, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Science Club, Chess and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.9%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Lindsey, Tetney Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Humberston Road, Grimsby, East Lindsey, DN36 5NG |
| Headteacher | Laura Mackenzie-Snow |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 129 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.9% |
| School Capacity | 129 / 140 (92% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Feb 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Nov 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (60%)
7805th of 13,686
Nationally
719th of 1,353
In East Midlands
17th of 47
In East Lindsey
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
60%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
74%
'23/24
60%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
19
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
11 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Humberston Road, Grimsby
East Lindsey, DN36 5NG
Journey to School
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