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Wygate Park Academy

South Holland, PE11 3WTPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Feb 2025
KS2 Results
88%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.7×
Oversubscribed
50 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#490 of 13,686 nationally

About Wygate Park Academy

Wygate Park Academy is a state primary school in South Holland, Lincolnshire, that is significantly oversubscribed, a clear signal of its local popularity. For the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 115 applications for just 30 places, with 50 of those coming as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.83. The school currently has 285 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, meaning it is operating well above its official limit. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 16.1%, which is broadly in line with the national average for primary schools. The school is mixed, non-religious, and caters for children aged 3 to 11, with nursery provision available. Headteacher Craig Early leads a school that, despite its size, appears to be a strong draw for local families, with demand far outstripping supply.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWitham Road, Spalding, South Holland, PE11 3WT
HeadteacherCraig Early
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils285
Free School Meals (FSM)16.1%
School Capacity285 / 210 (136% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

What 17 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Feb 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 23 Mar 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Outdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsArt StudiosForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

CricketTennisAthleticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubScience ClubGardeningDramaChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalOther

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

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Wygate Park Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.