Signhills Infant Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 5-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hardys Road Cleethorpes North East Lincolnshire DN35 0DN |
| Reference Number | 138062 |
Signhills Infant Academy is performing well overall, with an overall effectiveness rated as good. The school community is described as nurturing and happy, with pupils showing enthusiasm for learning and social interactions. Leadership is committed to high expectations and ensuring all pupils, including those with special educational needs, have access to a well-structured curriculum. There is a strong focus on personal development, and the positive relationships within the school contribute significantly to pupils feeling safe and supported.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 221 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 59.28%
Girls: 40.72% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | 33 | 76 |
| 2 | 53 | 34 | 87 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 5% |
| White, Other | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.9% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 13 Nov 2018 | Short inspection |
| 18 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Signhills Infants' School | |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 29 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Apr 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Apr 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jul 2000 | Full inspection |
| 10 Jul 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are engaged, polite, and enjoy school.
- Leaders and staff show high expectations and dedication.
- The curriculum builds from early years effectively.
- Staff provide excellent support for pupils with SEND.
- Pupils develop confidence and independence in their learning.
- Effective assessment practices in core subjects help to monitor progress.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum in some foundation subjects is not well defined.
- Assessment approaches in foundation subjects need improvement.
- Governors have not adequately assured themselves of the quality of education.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2021. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 13 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 12 | 1 |
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 21 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 10 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Signhills Academy
Hardys Road, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 0DN |
0 miles |
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Thrunscoe Primary and Nursery Academy
Trinity Road, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, DN35 8UL |
0.51 miles |
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St Peter's CofE Primary School
Cambridge Street, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 8LW |
0.76 miles |
|
Middlethorpe Primary Academy
Highthorpe Crescent, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, DN35 9PY |
0.85 miles |
|
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy
Philip Avenue, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, DN35 9DL |
1 miles |
|
Reynolds Primary Academy
Machray Place, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, DN35 7LJ |
1.25 miles |
|
The Humberston Church of England Primary School
Church Lane, Humberston, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN36 4HZ |
1.26 miles |
|
Bursar Primary Academy
Clee Road, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 9HU |
1.26 miles |
|
Humberston Cloverfields Academy
St Thomas Close, Humberston, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN36 4HS |
1.34 miles |
|
Old Clee Primary Academy
Colin Avenue, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN32 8EN |
1.58 miles |
|
William Barcroft Junior School
Barnett Place, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 7SU |
1.61 miles |
|
Queen Mary Avenue Infant School
Queen Mary Avenue, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, DN35 7SY |
1.62 miles |
|
Elliston Primary Academy
Elliston Street, Elliston Primary Academy, Cleethopres, North East Lincolnshire, DN35 7HT |
1.63 miles |
|
New Waltham Academy
Peaks Lane, New Waltham, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN36 4NH |
2.21 miles |
|
Welholme Academy
Welholme Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 9JD |
2.22 miles |
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Weelsby Academy
Weelsby Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN32 7PF |
2.32 miles |
|
Edward Heneage Primary Academy
Edward Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN32 9HL |
2.34 miles |
|
Enfield Academy of New Waltham
Enfield Avenue, New Waltham, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN36 4RB |
2.35 miles |
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Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Wellington Street, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 7JX |
2.38 miles |
|
Lisle Marsden Church of England Primary Academy
Lansdowne Avenue, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 0DF |
2.44 miles |
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Cleethorpes Academy
Grainsby Avenue, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, DN35 9NX |
0.69 miles |
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Beacon Academy
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1.08 miles |
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Humberston Park School
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1.28 miles |
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Humberston Academy
Humberston Avenue, Humberston, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN36 4TF |
1.35 miles |
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Havelock Academy
Holyoake Road, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN32 8JH |
1.41 miles |
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Oasis Academy Wintringham
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2.31 miles |
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2.45 miles |
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2.59 miles |
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TEC Partnership
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2.98 miles |
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St James' School
22 Bargate, Grimsby, DN34 4SY |
3.01 miles |
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Waltham Toll Bar Academy
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3.01 miles |
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Ormiston Maritime Academy
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3.23 miles |
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Franklin Sixth Form College
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3.43 miles |
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Cambridge Park Academy
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3.8 miles |
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The Orchard Independent Special School
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4.63 miles |
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John Whitgift Academy
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4.83 miles |