The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
- 52% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 210
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 51.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- North East Lincolnshire
- Trust
- WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Neville Wilkinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Harlow Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN31 2QX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMacaulay Primary Academy
Primary · 684m away
Ormiston South Parade Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
The Orchard Independent Special School
Independent · 1.4km away
Yarborough Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Willows Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
St James' School
Independent · 1.7km away
Great Coates Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Learning4Life-GY
Independent · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Littlecoates Primary Academy?
Littlecoates Primary Academy currently has 210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Littlecoates Primary Academy take?
Littlecoates Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Littlecoates Primary Academy?
Littlecoates Primary Academy is in Grimsby, DN31 2QX, in the North East Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Littlecoates Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Littlecoates Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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