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Kidgate Academy
Kidgate, East Lindsey, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 9BX, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
4.9 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
420
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With 86% of parents expressing satisfaction, this primary school stands out for its strong community support despite receiving a "Requires Improvement" rating from Ofsted. While 38% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, it ranks in the top 6% of schools nationally for this measure. However, the low percentage of pupils achieving a higher standard (3%) suggests there is room for improvement in challenging all students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 38% | Bottom 6% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (98 responses)
★★★★4.1
School keeps me informed
96%
Good range of subjects
95%
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
94%
My child makes good progress
93%
Behaviour is good
92%
School has high expectations
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
91%
I'd recommend this school
86%
Progress is communicated
85%
School supports development
79%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.5%
White Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed Other1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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53.36506, -0.00222 · LN11 9BX
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138637
School typeAcademy converter
Websitekidgateacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Kidgate Academy rated by Ofsted?
Kidgate Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.
Is Kidgate Academy a good school?
Kidgate Academy scores 4.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Kidgate Academy?
Based on 98 Ofsted Parent View responses, Kidgate Academy receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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