Grimoldby Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Tinkle Street, Grimoldby, Louth, LN11 8SWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Grimoldby Primary School is a primary school in Louth for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 4th of 11 primary schools in Louth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 25 April 2017, report published 17 May 2017

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 11 May 2023

Grimoldby Primary School is a vibrant and welcoming school where pupils are eager to learn. The school's vision, 'being the best that we can be', is truly at the heart of school life. There is a strong sense of belonging among pupils and staff. Pupils trust staff to deal with any worries they may have. If bullying occurs, leaders deal with it swiftly and sensitively. As a result, pupils feel safe and love coming to school. Leaders have high expectations of pupils' behaviour and learning. Pupils live up to leaders' high expectations. Pupils engage in purposeful learning activities. As a result, they achieve well. Children in early years are exceptionally well prepared for key stage 1. All pupils embrace the school values of 'respect, happiness, inspiration, creativity, unity and determination'. Pupils benefit from an inspiring programme of activities for their personal development. Pupils have shared lessons online with pupils in Guadeloupe, looking at the issues around ocean plastic together and discussing solutions. Pupils relish taking on positions of responsibility, such as sports ambassadors. They enjoy being pen pals with residents in the local care home. Pupils dance and sing together every Friday in their values assembly, where they pledge to the school's vision.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

33 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths76%

76%, 14 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths9%

9%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

207 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals20.8%

20.8%, 5.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0.5%

0.5%, 21.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14%

14%, 0.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.3%

4.3%, 1.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Grimoldby Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
North Cockerington Church of England Primary School2 milesOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to good38% met the expected standard
East Wold Church of England Primary School2 milesOfsted: Requires improvement29% met the expected standard
Lacey Gardens Junior Academy3 milesOfsted: Good59% met the expected standard
Eastfield Infants and Nursery Academy4 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
St Michael's Church of England School, Louth4 milesOfsted: Good35% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Foundation school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Antonia Coy
Address
Tinkle Street, Grimoldby, Louth, LN11 8SW
Local authority
Lincolnshire
URN
120684

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.