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Schools in North Lincolnshire

  • 80State-funded schools
  • 62Primary
  • 14Secondary
  • 3Special
  • Yorkshire and the HumberRegion
Applications per placeCircle size: applications
First choice · secondary 2026
96%
13 pts above England (84%)
1,717 families applied
First choice · primary 2026
97%
4 pts above England (92%)
1,566 families applied
Applications per place · secondary
1.8
0.4 below England median (2.2)
Median school
New Ofsted report cards
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How hard is it to get a place here?

DfE · families living in North Lincolnshire
Secondary (Year 7) · Sept 2026
96%got their first choice
13 pts above England (84%)

1,717 applicants · 1.2% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 96%; England 84%
  2. 2025 95%; England 84%
  3. 2024 94%; England 83%
  4. 2023 95%; England 83%
  5. 2022 91%; England 83%
  6. 2021 96%; England 81%
  7. 2020 93%; England 82%
  8. 2019 93%; England 81%
  9. 2018 93%; England 82%
  10. 2017 92%; England 83%
  11. 2016 91%; England 84%
  12. 2015 92%; England 84%
  13. 2014 97%; England 85%
  • North Lincolnshire
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20261,71796.2%98.8%1.2%
Sep 20251,85895.2%99.0%1.0%
Sep 20242,00193.7%98.3%1.7%
Sep 20232,03295.3%98.8%1.2%
Sep 20222,02591.1%96.9%3.0%
Sep 20211,93995.8%99.3%0.7%
Sep 20202,02793.2%98.2%1.8%
Sep 20191,93493.5%98.6%1.4%
Sep 20181,90992.7%98.0%2.0%
Sep 20171,90191.5%97.4%2.6%
Sep 20161,84891.5%97.9%2.1%
Sep 20151,77691.9%96.8%3.2%
Sep 20141,64897.0%99.4%0.6%
Primary (Reception) · Sept 2026
97%got their first choice
4 pts above England (92%)

1,566 applicants · 0.6% offered none of the schools they named

  1. 2026 97%; England 92%
  2. 2025 97%; England 93%
  3. 2024 97%; England 93%
  4. 2023 98%; England 92%
  5. 2022 98%; England 92%
  6. 2021 98%; England 92%
  7. 2020 95%; England 90%
  8. 2019 95%; England 91%
  9. 2018 96%; England 91%
  10. 2017 95%; England 90%
  11. 2016 94%; England 88%
  12. 2015 94%; England 88%
  13. 2014 95%; England 88%
  • North Lincolnshire
  • England
Every year as a table
EntryApplicantsFirst choiceOne of first threeNone they named
Sep 20261,56696.7%99.3%0.6%
Sep 20251,55097.4%99.0%0.9%
Sep 20241,54296.6%99.2%0.8%
Sep 20231,58398.0%99.5%0.5%
Sep 20221,65997.6%99.3%0.7%
Sep 20211,66397.7%99.1%0.9%
Sep 20201,80095.0%98.0%2.0%
Sep 20191,82894.6%97.9%2.1%
Sep 20181,77695.9%98.7%1.3%
Sep 20171,93094.8%98.2%1.8%
Sep 20161,92294.4%98.0%2.0%
Sep 20151,92194.0%97.0%3.0%
Sep 20141,87294.8%98.8%1.2%

What has Ofsted found here?

Ofsted data to 30 September 2026

Report cards 6 schools of 80 · since November 2025

  • Inclusion
  • Curriculum and teaching
  • Achievement
  • Attendance and behaviour
  • Personal development and wellbeing
  • Early years (5)
  • Leadership and governance

One dot per school.

Overall grade from Ofsted's previous framework 64 schools · graded 2012 to 2024

  • Outstanding4
  • Good54
  • Requires improvement5
  • Inadequate1

Includes grades confirmed by a later ungraded inspection. Not comparable with report cards.

Graded 2024/25, no overall grade 9 schools

Key judgementOutstandingGoodRequires improvementInadequate
Quality of education342–
Behaviour and attitudes45––
Personal development45––
Leadership and management342–

Not yet inspected (new or reorganised schools): 1.

Latest report cards

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Secondary schools in North Lincolnshire

14 schools · Year 7 entry 2026

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Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

Sorted by Attainment 8, highest first.

Sorted by the date of the latest Ofsted inspection, newest first.

Sorted by name.

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeAttainment 8FSM
The Vale Academy Remains Good2023 2.2 applications per place 48.1 25%
Sir John Nelthorpe School Remains Good2023 2.1 applications per place 48.5 22%
St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy Faith Good2023 2.0 applications per place 47.8 29%
Outwood Academy Brumby Good2024 1.9 applications per place 43.4 47%
The St Lawrence Academy Faith 2026 1.9 applications per place 43.5 48%
Outwood Academy Foxhills Outstanding2022 1.8 applications per place 45.1 33%
Kirton Academy Serious weaknesses Inadequate2022 1.8 applications per place 39.7 47%
Frederick Gough School Good2023 1.8 applications per place 42.2 29%
Melior Community Academy Good2024 1.6 applications per place 42.4 48%
The Axholme Academy Good2023 1.5 applications per place 40.1 27%
Winterton Community Academy Graded · no overall grade2025 1.4 applications per place 50.4 30%
South Axholme Academy Good2023 1.4 applications per place 47.9 18%
Baysgarth School Remains Good2023 1.2 applications per place 44.7 29%
Engineering UTC Northern Lincolnshire Good2023 no data 41.8 35%

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS4 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

  • Exceptional
  • Strong standard
  • Expected standard
  • Needs attention
  • Urgent improvement
  • Does not apply

Eight dots, one per area: inclusion, curriculum, achievement, attendance, personal development, early years, post-16, leadership. Colours follow Ofsted's report card scale; Schoolfile is independent of Ofsted.

Primary schools in North Lincolnshire

62 schools · Reception entry 2026

Sorted by applications per place for September 2026 entry, highest first.

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted.
SchoolLatest OfstedApplications per placeSATs standardFSM
Kirmington CofE Primary School Faith Remains Good · concerns noted2024 10.0small intake applications per place 40% 16%
East Halton Primary School Remains Good2024 6.0small intake applications per place – 27%
Wrawby St Mary's CofE Primary School Faith Good2023 3.2small intake applications per place 90% 7%
Holme Valley Primary School Graded · no overall grade2024 3.0 applications per place 90% 15%
Luddington & Garthorpe Primary Remains Good2023 3.0small intake applications per place 83% 22%
South Ferriby Primary School Standards maintained2025 2.7small intake applications per place 83% 14%
Bottesford Infant School Graded · no overall grade2025 2.7 applications per place – 9%
Castledyke Primary School Requires improvement2024 2.5small intake applications per place 40% 34%
Scunthorpe CofE Primary School Faith Good2023 2.4 applications per place 45% 43%
Lincoln Gardens Primary School Good2023 2.3 applications per place 46% 37%
New Holland Church of England and Methodist Primary School Faith 2026 2.3small intake applications per place 50% 28%
Messingham Primary School Remains Good2023 2.3 applications per place 73% 7%
Priory Lane Community School Good2023 2.3 applications per place 61% 36%
Scawby Academy Remains Good2023 2.3 applications per place 84% 6%
Crosby Primary School Good2023 2.2 applications per place 45% 36%
St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School Faith Remains Good · improving2023 2.2 applications per place 70% 19%
Westwoodside Church of England Academy Faith Some aspects not as strong2025 2.2small intake applications per place 57% 12%
West Butterwick C of E Primary Academy Faith Requires improvement2023 2.1small intake applications per place 75% 27%
Oakfield Primary School Good2022 2.1 applications per place 87% 40%
Bushfield Road Infant School Graded · no overall grade2025 2.1 applications per place – 32%
Willoughby Road Primary Academy Standards maintained2025 2.1 applications per place 67% 41%
St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy Faith Remains Good2024 2.1small intake applications per place 81% 16%
Saint Augustine Webster Catholic Voluntary Academy Faith Good2023 2.1 applications per place 77% 16%
Haxey Cofe Primary Academy Faith Remains Good2019 2.0 applications per place 73% 8%
Enderby Road Infant School Graded · no overall grade2024 2.0 applications per place – 26%
Hibaldstow Academy Good2024 2.0 applications per place 67% 31%
St Barnabas CofE Primary School, Barnetby Faith Special measures 2026 2.0small intake applications per place 52% 29%
Worlaby Academy Remains Good2024 2.0small intake applications per place 73% 14%
Barton St Peter's CofE Primary School Faith Good2021 2.0 applications per place 61% 31%
Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary School Faith Graded · no overall grade2024 1.9small intake applications per place 55% 14%
Oasis Academy Parkwood Standards maintained2025 1.9 applications per place 59% 67%
Broughton Primary Academy Requires improvement2021 1.8 applications per place 65% 19%
St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy Faith Good2024 1.8 applications per place 74% 17%
Wootton St Andrew's CofE Primary School Faith Standards maintained2025 1.8small intake applications per place 71% 12%
Eastoft Church of England Primary School Faith Good2024 1.8small intake applications per place 38% 18%
Alkborough Primary Academy Standards maintained2024 1.8small intake applications per place – 5%
Winteringham Primary School Remains Outstanding2022 1.8small intake applications per place 81% 17%
Epworth Primary Academy Remains Good · improving2024 1.8 applications per place 84% 12%
Berkeley Primary School Good2024 1.7 applications per place 61% 29%
St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg) Faith Good2023 1.7 applications per place 86% 18%
St Martin's Cofe Primary Academy Faith Requires improvement2024 1.7small intake applications per place 47% 24%
John Harrison C of E Primary School Faith Good2023 1.7 applications per place 63% 14%
Ulceby St Nicholas Church of England Primary School Faith Good2024 1.7 applications per place 69% 17%
Wroot Travis Charity Church of England Primary School Faith Good2023 1.7small intake applications per place – 33%
Frodingham Infant School Graded · no overall grade2024 1.7 applications per place – 36%
Westcliffe Primary School Good2022 1.7 applications per place 58% 52%
The Grange Primary School 2026 1.7 applications per place 49% 57%
Oasis Academy Henderson Avenue Remains Good2024 1.6 applications per place 60% 53%
Belton All Saints CofE Primary School Faith Good2023 1.6 applications per place 65% 27%
Brigg Primary School Remains Good2023 1.6 applications per place 43% 36%
Goxhill Primary School Graded · no overall grade2025 1.5 applications per place 75% 18%
Kirton Lindsey Primary Academy Requires improvement2023 1.5 applications per place – 17%
Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy Remains Good2023 1.5small intake applications per place – 10%
Althorpe and Keadby Primary School Good2023 1.4 applications per place 53% 39%
Crowle Primary Academy 2026 1.4 applications per place 63% 24%
Bowmandale Primary School Graded · no overall grade2024 1.3 applications per place 72% 21%
Winterton Church of England Infants' School Faith Standards maintained2025 1.3 applications per place – 18%
Killingholme Primary School Remains Good2024 1.2small intake applications per place 60% 44%
Bottesford Junior School Some aspects not as strong2024 no data 48% 14%
Leys Farm Junior School Good2023 no data 53% 40%
Outwood Junior Academy Brumby Good2023 no data 67% 47%
Winterton Junior School Standards maintained2025 no data 62% 34%

Sources: DfE admissions (Sept 2026), KS2 results, Ofsted. FSM: free school meals.

Special schools and other provision

4 schools