Worlaby Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Low Road, Worlaby, Brigg, DN20 0NAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Worlaby Academy is a primary school in Brigg for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in North Lincolnshire. It ranks 2nd of 7 primary schools in Brigg. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 10 February 2015, report published 10 March 2015

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 9 May 2024

Leaders at Worlaby Academy have established school values based on kindness, respect and collaboration. Staff consistently display these qualities through their interactions with pupils and with each other. This inspires pupils to behave in a similar way. Pupils treat those around them with the utmost respect and kindness. Leaders have shaped a highly inclusive school culture in which all pupils flourish. Pupils are proud to be themselves. The school is a very happy place to learn. Leaders have established an ambitious curriculum for all pupils. Pupils are inspired by the many opportunities that the curriculum offers to them. Meeting new authors encourages pupils to try new books and write their own stories. In addition, many pupils take part in the school choir and in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics club. Leaders make sure that pupils have many opportunities to explore their talents and interests. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They display very positive attitudes towards their learning. Adults apply their high expectations of pupils consistently. Pupils rise to these expectations by showing independence and resilience when mastering new knowledge. Pupils also have high expectations of themselves and behave consistently well whether adults are present or not. Leaders have created a culture in which pupils want to support and look after each other.

What the school should improve

  • In some areas of the curriculum, the most important knowledge that pupils need to learn is not defined clearly enough. Where this is the case, pupils do not acquire a deep enough understanding. The school should make sure that the knowledge pupils need to learn is mapped out equally well across all subjects.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

11 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths73%

73%, 11 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths18%

18%, 10 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score101

101, 4 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

49 pupils on roll, with places for 91

Eligible for free school meals14.3%

14.3%, 12.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2%

2%, 19.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.2%

12.2%, 2.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2%

2%, 4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Worlaby Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Wrawby St Mary's CofE Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good90% met the expected standard
St Mary's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy (Brigg)4 milesOfsted: Good86% met the expected standard
Brigg Primary School4 milesOfsted: Good43% met the expected standard
St Barnabas CofE Primary School, Barnetby4 milesReport card: Urgent improvement to needs attention52% met the expected standard
Broughton Primary Academy4 milesOfsted: Requires improvement65% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Sharon Hatton
Address
Low Road, Worlaby, Brigg, DN20 0NA
Local authority
North Lincolnshire
URN
138520

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.