Western Primary School, Grimsby
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Western Primary is a calm, safe school where pupils are happy and behaviour has improved significantly. Staff are well-supported and committed to improvement. Pupils in key stage 2 achieve well and are properly prepared for secondary school, with effective pastoral support available to those who need it.
Key Strengths
- Pupils' behaviour has improved significantly and they feel safe and happy at school
- Key stage 2 pupils achieve in line with national averages and are well-prepared for secondary school
- Staff feel supported and positive about the school's direction
- Effective pastoral support and anti-bullying measures in place
Areas for Improvement
- Phonics teaching is inconsistent - teachers don't always model sounds correctly, slowing reading progress
- Attendance is below national average and not improving over time
- Some pupils with additional needs don't receive bespoke support they require
- Early years children are not well-prepared for key stage 1
- Limited extra-curricular clubs and trips to broaden pupils' experiences
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has an open and positive safeguarding culture where all legal requirements are fulfilled and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Football club, musical theatre club, play leaders, reading ambassadors, school ambassadors
Western Primary School requires improvement across multiple areas. While pupils behave well and key stage 2 achievement is in line with national averages, early reading progress lags behind and attendance remains below average.
At a Glance
46.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 50% to 75%. Maths has improved from 47% to 69%. Writing has remained stable at around 69%.
Class Sizes
20.7
Avg class size
15.4
Infant (KS1)
26.0
KS2
12
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
67%
Available places
210 pupils
315 capacity
105 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Grimsby
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Grimsby
Admissions Demand - North East Lincolnshire
Places available
2,167
Applications
1,348
Got 1st preference
100.0%
Got preferred school
100.0%
Primary admissions across North East Lincolnshire (2025/26)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.07172%
Overall absence
15.96639%
Persistent absence
238
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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