Skegness Infant Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Cavendish Road Skegness Lincolnshire PE25 2QU |
| Reference Number | 138750 |
Skegness Infant Academy continues to uphold the standards established during its previous inspection, demonstrating effective leadership and a collaborative staff culture. The school fosters a positive, engaging environment where pupils enjoy learning, building their self-esteem and social skills. There is a strong focus on resilience and creativity, and the curriculum is designed to enhance pupils' problem-solving and communication skills, which prepares them for future challenges. Notably, pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are well supported, ensuring high expectations for their achievement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 260 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 57.31%
Girls: 42.69% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 49% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48 | 24 | 72 |
| 2 | 46 | 40 | 86 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 80.4% |
| White, Other | 5.8% |
| Unclassified | 3.1% |
| Indian | 2.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| African | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 May 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 May 2025 | School inspection |
| 06 Nov 2018 | Short inspection |
| 07 Oct 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 02 Oct 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 29 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Skegness Infant School | |
| 29 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2002 | Full inspection |
| 04 Mar 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a fun and engaging learning environment.
- The school promotes strong values, including resilience and creativity.
- The curriculum is well-structured and focuses on key skills.
- Staff collaborate effectively to support student learning and well-being.
- Students with SEND receive appropriate accommodations to succeed.
- High-quality work is evident in pupils' books.
- Attendance has significantly increased recently.
Areas for Improvement
- In a few subjects, the curriculum is overly complex and not clearly designed.
- Pupils have limited opportunities to explore multicultural aspects of Britain.
2026 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 28 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Skegness Junior Academy
Pelham Road, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 2QX |
0.06 miles |
|
Beacon Primary Academy
Off Churchill Avenue, Skegness, PE25 2RN |
0.45 miles |
|
The Richmond Primary Academy
Richmond Drive, David Ross Education Trust, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 3SH |
0.62 miles |
|
Seathorne Primary Academy
Count Alan Road, Winthorpe, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 1HB |
1.06 miles |
|
Ingoldmells Academy
Simpson Court, Ingoldmells, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 1QE |
3.3 miles |
|
The St Peter and St Paul C of E Primary School
Wainfleet Road, Burgh-le-Marsh, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE24 5ED |
4.08 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Skegness Grammar School
Vernon Road, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 2QS |
0.11 miles |
|
Skegness Academy
Burgh Road, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 2QH |
0.32 miles |