The Humberston Church of England Primary School

About The Humberston Church of England Primary School

The Humberston Church of England Primary School is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, currently home to 208 children against a capacity of 315. That leaves roughly a third of places unfilled, which is notable given the school’s popularity at the admissions stage. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 29 applications for just 17 places, with all 17 first-preference applicants offered a spot — an oversubscription ratio of 1.71. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 12.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools, suggesting a relatively less disadvantaged intake than many of its peers. The school operates under a Church of England religious character and sits within the North East Lincolnshire local authority. Headteacher Stephanie Ranshaw leads a team that has clearly generated strong local demand, even if the overall roll hasn’t yet matched capacity.

Academically, the school’s most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 2015 rated it Good overall, with leadership and management judged Outstanding. A subsequent ungraded inspection in 2019 confirmed the school remains Good. That’s a solid trajectory from its previous 2013 inspection, which rated it Requires Improvement. The early years provision was also rated Good in 2015. For Key Stage 2 outcomes, the local authority average is 64, though the school’s own KS2 SATs data isn’t provided here. The school sits among strong local peers — Stallingborough CofE Primary, East Ravendale CofE Primary Academy, and Great Coates Primary all rank highly within the LA. Only two of the 49 primary schools in the authority are rated Outstanding, with the nearest being Middlethorpe Primary Academy, 2.3 km away. This context suggests Humberston is a reliably Good option in a market where Outstanding places are scarce.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including a sports hall, outdoor playground, sensory room, ICT suite, art studios, forest school, library, and chapel. Sports provision covers football, dance, cricket, tennis, swimming, gymnastics, and cross country, while clubs include drama, chess, and film club. SEND provisions are well-documented, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social emotional and mental health needs, speech language and communication needs, hearing impairment, and physical disability. This makes the school a practical choice for families whose children need targeted support within a mainstream setting. It’s not a boarding school, has no sixth form or nursery provision, and is oversubscribed at entry — so parents should apply early. For families seeking a Church of England primary with strong leadership, decent facilities, and a clear SEND offer, Humberston is a sensible, well-regarded local option.

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