SchoolScoresSignhills Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of SIGNHILLS ACADEMY LIMITED
Hardys Road, Cleethorpes, DN35 0DN
01472 694811 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 23 November 2023.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
44 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Cleethorpes comparisons use the 7 of its 9 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 2 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 | Cleethorpes | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 3rd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cleethorpes. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 86% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 2nd highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cleethorpes. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 86% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cleethorpes. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 81% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 14 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cleethorpes. Higher than 22% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 43% | 55% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 28 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cleethorpes. Higher than 6% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 69% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cleethorpes. Higher than 13% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75%said yes | 77% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Cleethorpes figures pool parents at the Cleethorpes 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. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
82 pupils in this year group.
74% — 8 points above the North East Lincolnshire average, and 12 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North East Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 74% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 77% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 89% | 76% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 91% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North East Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 9 state primary schools in Cleethorpes. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.5% | 36.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 9 state primary schools in Cleethorpes. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 3.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 9 state primary schools in Cleethorpes. Higher than 22% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 14.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 7th highest of 9 state primary schools in Cleethorpes. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 9.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Cleethorpes. Lower than 62% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 9 state primary schools in Cleethorpes. Lower than 55% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.0% | 12.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 9 state primary schools in Cleethorpes. Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.2 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 9 state primary schools in Cleethorpes. Lower than 52% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.03% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 4th highest of 9 state primary schools in Cleethorpes. Higher than 83% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.6 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools in Cleethorpes. Higher than 85% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.1 | 11.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 8 state primary schools in Cleethorpes. Higher than 38% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.6% | 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
- Signhills Infant Academy 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Thrunscoe Primary and Nursery Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Peter's CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Middlethorpe Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2025 · 91% met expected standard (KS2)
- Reynolds Primary Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Humberston CofE Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bursar Primary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Humberston Cloverfields Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Old Clee Primary Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- William Barcroft Junior School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), improved significantly 2025 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Signhills Academy's Ofsted rating?
Signhills Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 23 November 2023.
How did Signhills Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Signhills Academy?
75% of the 44 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Signhills Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 136975.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.