Macaulay Primary Academy
Macaulay Street, Grimsby, DN31 2ESOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Macaulay Primary Academy is a primary school in Grimsby for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 71 schools in North East Lincolnshire. It ranks 5th of 34 primary schools in Grimsby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 July 2022, report published 21 September 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 July 2022
Macaulay Primary Academy is a warm, supportive environment where staff and pupils enjoy positive relationships with each other. Pupils enjoy their lessons and say that teachers are friendly and kind. They are proud of their achievements and staff recognise and celebrate these. Pupils behave well in lessons and are engaged in their learning. Break times are calm and positive. Pupils are kind and supportive to each other. Bullying is rare and staff deal with it quickly if it occurs. Staff have high expectations for behaviour and reinforce these expectations by recognising positive behaviour. Children in the early years share, play and engage with each other positively. Pupils enjoy a wide range of opportunities as part of the 'Macaulay Pledges'. These help pupils to understand themselves, others and the world around them, and to develop important skills for their future. Pupils take on a range of leadership roles in school and are trusted with responsibility. In the early years, children develop their language and communication skills quickly. Children are well supported in their personal, social and emotional development. They are happy and safe and enjoy their learning. The school has strong links to its local community. Parents and families are closely involved in the life of the school.
What the school should improve
- In a small number of subjects, teachers are not always clear about the most important content and concepts which pupils need to learn securely in order to access future learning. As a result, teachers do not always focus on these aspects of subjects in their teaching or identify important gaps or misconceptions so that these can be addressed quickly. Leaders should ensure that teachers are confident in teaching and assessing pupils' knowledge of important content and concepts in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
72 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
402 pupils on roll, with places for 530
Schools near Macaulay Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littlecoates Primary Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
| Ormiston South Parade Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| Yarborough Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 54% met the expected standard |
| Willows Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Grange Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emma Price
- Phone
- 01472503350
- Address
- Macaulay Street, Grimsby, DN31 2ES
- Local authority
- North East Lincolnshire
- URN
- 138890
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.