SchoolScoresOrmiston South Parade Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of ORMISTON ACADEMIES TRUST
South Parade, Grimsby, DN31 1TX
01472 231659 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 12 July 2016.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 26 February 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
52 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Grimsby comparisons use the 3 of its 39 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 36 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Grimsby | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Grimsby. Higher than 80% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 89% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Grimsby. Higher than 77% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 91% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Grimsby. Higher than 93% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 92% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied Higher than 99% of 329 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | – | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 40 parents who had raised a concern Higher than 95% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | – | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 14 parents of children with SEND Higher than 94% of 552 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | – | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Grimsby. Higher than 85% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 89% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 9%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Grimsby figures pool parents at the Grimsby schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
51 pupils in this year group.
82% — 16 points above the North East Lincolnshire average, and 20 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North East Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 82% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 20% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 86% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 84% | 76% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 92% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in North East Lincolnshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 56 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 56 |
| Of those, offered a place | 56 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 71 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North East Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 37 state primary schools in Grimsby. Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 51.0% | 36.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 16th highest of 37 state primary schools in Grimsby. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 15th highest of 37 state primary schools in Grimsby. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.3% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 37 state primary schools in Grimsby. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.2% | 9.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 26th lowest of 37 state primary schools in Grimsby. Lower than 44% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 31st lowest of 37 state primary schools in Grimsby. Lower than 26% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.3% | 12.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 13th lowest of 37 state primary schools in Grimsby. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 13th lowest of 37 state primary schools in Grimsby. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 20th highest of 39 state primary schools in Grimsby. Higher than 44% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.1 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 30th highest of 39 state primary schools in Grimsby. Higher than 27% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.4 | 11.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 26th highest of 35 state primary schools in Grimsby. Higher than 19% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 13.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Macaulay Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Edward Heneage Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Littlecoates Primary Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Welholme Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Strand Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Martin's Preparatory School 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Weelsby Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Yarborough Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lisle Marsden CofE Primary Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ormiston South Parade Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ormiston South Parade Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 July 2016. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 26 February 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Ormiston South Parade Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 20 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Ormiston South Parade Academy?
100% of the 52 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Ormiston South Parade Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Ormiston South Parade Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 56 families put Ormiston South Parade Academy as their first choice for 56 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 56 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138846.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.