Hogsthorpe Primary Academy, Skegness

From the headteacher's welcome: "David Ross Education Trust schools create a rich and exciting learning environment that inspires students to become their confident, academic best. The staff of Hogsthorpe attaches a high priority to fostering links between the school, the home and the community. We seek to produce caring, well-educated, well-behaved and law-abiding citizens."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include dance, ballet and drama.

In 2025, 93% of Year 6 pupils at Hogsthorpe Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 71% in Lincolnshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 70% in reading and 70% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 3 families put Hogsthorpe Primary Academy as their first choice and 12 named it as one of their preferences, for 3 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Hogsthorpe Primary Academy are Chapel St Leonards Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 46% reading, 50% maths); Ingoldmells Academy (2.5 miles, Good, 80% reading, 93% maths); Huttoft Primary & Nursery School (2.9 miles, Requires improvement, 70% reading, 73% maths); and St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, Willoughby (4 miles).

Hogsthorpe Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

Hogsthorpe Primary Academy is one of 36 schools run by The David Ross Education Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 72% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

41.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (87%) and Mixed (9%).

In 2026, 9 pupils (19.6%) received SEN support and 4 (8.7%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

Hogsthorpe Primary Academy had 4 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Hogsthorpe Primary Academy.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Village Hall (outside), 20 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Hogsthorpe Primary Academy stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other theft, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lincolnshire (33).

Hogsthorpe Primary Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.