The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 420
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 31.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- LINCOLNSHIRE GATEWAY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Susan Cook (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Kidgate, East Lindsey, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 9BX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmKing Edward VI Grammar School
Secondary · 498m away
Eastfield Infants and Nursery Academy
Primary · 776m away
Lacey Gardens Junior Academy
Primary · 870m away
St Bernard's School, Louth
Special school · 1.2km away
St Bernard's School
Academy · 1.2km away
The Deighton Close School, Louth
Special school · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Kidgate Academy's Ofsted rating?
Kidgate Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kidgate Academy?
Kidgate Academy currently has 420 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kidgate Academy take?
Kidgate Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kidgate Academy?
Kidgate Academy is in Louth, LN11 9BX, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kidgate Academy have a sixth form?
No, Kidgate Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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