Laceby Acres Primary Academy, based in Grimsby, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Laceby Acres Primary Academy currently has around 208 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.9% boys and 48.1% girls. Around 22.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 14.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (88%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Swiftsure Crescent, Grimsby, DN34 5QN |
| Website: | www.lacebyacres.org |
| Telephone: | 01472320601 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | North East Lincolnshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Caroline Patterson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 140581 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 208 |
| Number of Boys: | 108 |
| Number of Girls: | 100 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 14.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 88.00% | 183 |
| Other White | 4.80% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 1.40% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 1.40% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.00% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.00% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.50% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nunsthorpe Nursery and Early Excellence Centre Sutcliffe Avenue , DN33 1AN | - not rated | 2,139 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Coates Village Nursery School Station Road , Great Coates DN37 9NN | 3out of 4 | 2,267 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laceby Acres Primary Academy Swiftsure Crescent , DN34 5QN | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Laceby Acres Primary School Swiftsure Crescent , DN34 5QN | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Western Primary School Broadway , DN34 5RS | 2out of 4 | 318 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Infant and Nursery School Cambridge Road , DN34 5TA | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Junior School Cambridge Road , DN34 5TA | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Western Technology School Cambridge Road , DN34 5TD | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic School Wootton Road , DN33 1HE | - not rated | 1,932 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Whitgift Academy Crosland Road , DN37 9EH | - not rated | 2,157 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitgift School Crosland Road , DN37 9EH | - not rated | 2,157 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Maritime Academy Westward Ho , DN34 5AH | 3out of 4 | 2,365 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Sixth Form College Chelmsford Avenue , DN34 5BY | - not rated | 1,973 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Franklin College Chelmsford Avenue , DN34 5BY | - not rated | 2,026 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| TEC Partnership Nuns Corner , DN34 5BQ | - not rated | 2,762 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young People's Centre Western School Site , Cambridge Road DN34 5TD | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carnforth School Carnforth Crescent , DN34 5JY | - not rated | 1,322 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cambridge Park Academy Cambridge Road , DN34 5EB | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambridge Park Maths & Computing College Cambridge Road , DN34 5EB | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alice House Sutcliffe Avenue , DN33 1AN | - not rated | 2,139 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.