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Western Primary School

North East Lincolnshire, DN34 5RSPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
May 2026
KS2 Results
30%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
16 1st-choice / 16 places
Ranking
#13,269
of 13,686 nationally

About Western Primary School

Western Primary School sits well below the local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes, with only 30% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with 64% across North East Lincolnshire primary schools. That gap is substantial, and it places the school 42nd out of 49 primaries in the area, in the bottom 50% nationally. The picture is mixed when you look at individual subjects: writing fares best, with 67% meeting expectations, while maths (47%) and reading (50%) trail the combined benchmark. Higher-attaining pupils are rare — just 3% achieved above the expected standard in reading and maths, and none did so in writing. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated overall effectiveness as Requires Improvement, a downgrade from its previous Good rating in 2012. Inspectors noted that behaviour and attitudes, along with early years provision, remain Good, but quality of education, personal development, and leadership and management all require improvement.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBroadway, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN34 5RS
HeadteacherKaty Baker (Acting Headteacher)
Local AuthorityNorth East Lincolnshire
Number of Pupils248
Free School Meals (FSM)44.2%
School Capacity248 / 315 (79% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Requires improvement
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 9 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
GymnasiumArt StudiosICT SuiteSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballCricketSwimmingTennisGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChoirCodingDramaChessEco Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Western Primary School

Western Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.