SchoolScoresUlceby St Nicholas CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of LINCOLN ANGLICAN ACADEMY TRUST
Church Lane, Ulceby, DN39 6TB
01469 588219 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 31 January 2024.
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 |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
16 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
North Lincolnshire comparisons use the 39 of its 62 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 23 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 | North Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 39th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Lincolnshire. Higher than 0% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 91% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 36th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Lincolnshire. Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 37th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Lincolnshire. Higher than 4% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 85% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 14 parents who had raised a concern Joint 31st highest of 34 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Lincolnshire. Higher than 1% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 43% | 74% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 37th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in North Lincolnshire. Higher than 1% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 44%said yes | 83% | 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. North Lincolnshire figures pool parents at the North Lincolnshire 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
16 pupils in this year group.
69% — 7 points above the North Lincolnshire average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 69% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 69% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 72% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 75% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 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 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 | 15 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 15 |
| Of those, offered a place | 15 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 25 |
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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Ulceby. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 25.0% | 31.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Ulceby. Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 2.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Ulceby. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.0% | 14.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Ulceby. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 15.6%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Ulceby. Lower than 38% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 3 state primary schools in Ulceby. Lower than 27% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 16.2% | 12.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Ulceby. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 3 state primary schools in Ulceby. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in Ulceby. Higher than 17% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.1 | 21.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in Ulceby. Higher than 27% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.4 | 11.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 49 state primary schools in North Lincolnshire. Higher than 93% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 33.9% | 17.0%* | 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
- Wootton St Andrew's CofE Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kirmington CofE Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Killingholme Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ulceby St Nicholas CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ulceby St Nicholas CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 31 January 2024.
How did Ulceby St Nicholas CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 7 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Ulceby St Nicholas CofE Primary School?
44% of the 16 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Ulceby St Nicholas CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Ulceby St Nicholas CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 15 families put Ulceby St Nicholas CofE Primary School as their first choice for 15 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 15 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 140343.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.