Crowle Primary Academy, Crowle

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Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

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Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mrs Rhonda Blakemore
Pupils:232 / 285 capacity
LA:North Lincolnshire
Phone:01724710312
Address:Manor Road, Crowle, DN17 4ET
Trust:THE ROSE LEARNING TRUST
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 December 2012

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 7 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Achievement
Expected Standard
Behaviour
Expected Standard
Personal Development
Expected Standard
Leadership
Expected Standard
Early Years
Expected Standard
Inspected 24 February 2026View full report
URN:139035
UKPRN:10039629
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme
Urban/Rural:Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Crowle Primary Academy creates a safe, inclusive environment where all children are valued and develop strong behavior. The school teaches reading, writing and mathematics very effectively, with pupils achieving in line with national standards by the end of primary school. The school goes above and beyond with community visits, music lessons, and specially designed support for children with additional needs.

Key Strengths

  • Strong behavior and attendance with calm, orderly school environment
  • Secure teaching of reading, writing and mathematics with pupils achieving in line with national averages
  • Well-sequenced curriculum in history, science and geography with clear subject knowledge
  • Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils
  • Positive relationships and inclusive culture where pupils feel valued and listened to

Areas for Improvement

  • Pupils struggle to recall and articulate knowledge in wider curriculum subjects
  • Work in wider curriculum lacks sufficient opportunities to revisit previous learning
  • Some adaptations for pupils needing additional support could be more effective
  • Recent curriculum improvements in wider subjects are too new to show impact yet

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where all legal requirements are fulfilled and pupils are made safer and feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

Learning to play an instrument, educational visits to local community organisations including local church

Crowle Primary Academy is a school where pupils feel safe and valued, with strong behavior and attendance. The school achieves well in reading, writing and mathematics, though pupils do not achieve as well as they should in the wider curriculum.

At a Glance

23.6%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+1ppMaths-6ppWriting-11pp

Reading has remained stable at around 80%. Maths has declined from 73% to 67%. Writing has declined from 88% to 77%.

Class Sizes

28.3

Avg class size

29.0

Infant (KS1)

30.3

KS2

8

Total classes

3 classes with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

Primary School (o/s)
77m · 1 min walk
Old Vicarage (o/s)
176m · 3 min walk
Tesco (o/s)
250m · 4 min walk
War Memorial (opp)
253m · 4 min walk
Market Place (adj)
305m · 5 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

81%

Available places

232 pupils

285 capacity

53 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Crowle

Low pressure
New homes approved:48
Projected new pupils:12

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Crowle

Admissions Demand - North Lincolnshire

Low demand0.72x oversubscription

Places available

2,139

Applications

1,550

Got 1st preference

97.4%

Got preferred school

99.1%

Primary admissions across North Lincolnshire (2025/26)

Inspection History(6)

24 February 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
Early Years
6 October 2021
14 June 2016

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

4.59667%

Overall absence

10.86957%

Persistent absence

184

Enrolments

Authorised3.49769%
Unauthorised1.09898%
Persistent (10%+)10.86957%
Severe (50%+)0%

Absence trend

3.71422%
18/19
3.12212%
20/21
7.00324%
21/22
5.90963%
22/23
5.43374%
23/24
4.59667%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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