How many pupils attend Keelby Primary Academy?

Keelby Primary Academy has 176 pupils on roll.

What ages does Keelby Primary Academy take?

Keelby Primary Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Keelby Primary Academy located?

Keelby Primary Academy is located in Grimsby, DN41 8EF, Lincolnshire.

How do I apply to Keelby Primary Academy?

Keelby Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Reception places decided at Keelby Primary Academy?

When Keelby Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children; 2. A brother or sister attending the academy at the time of admission; 3. Priority will next be given to children of staff at the academy, in either of the following circumstances: — The member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, or The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If distance is not sufficient to distinguish between applicants for the last place then a lottery will be conducted.

What is the largest ethnic background at Keelby Primary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 96.6% of pupils at Keelby Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Keelby Primary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children.
2A brother or sister attending the academy at the time of admission.
3Priority will next be given to children of staff at the academy, in either of the following circumstances: — The member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, or The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage
4Straight-line distance from home to the academy, priority given to those living nearest.

If two applications tie: If distance is not sufficient to distinguish between applicants for the last place then a lottery will be conducted

Admission authority: Academy trust. School category: Academy.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Keelby Primary Academy: key facts

How many pupils attend Keelby Primary Academy?: Keelby Primary Academy has 176 pupils on roll.
What ages does Keelby Primary Academy take?: Keelby Primary Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Keelby Primary Academy located?: Keelby Primary Academy is located in Grimsby, DN41 8EF, Lincolnshire.
How do I apply to Keelby Primary Academy?: Keelby Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Keelby Primary Academy?: When Keelby Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children; 2. A brother or sister attending the academy at the time of admission; 3. Priority will next be given to children of staff at the academy, in either of the following circumstances: — The member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, or The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If distance is not sufficient to distinguish between applicants for the last place then a lottery will be conducted.
What is the largest ethnic background at Keelby Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 96.6% of pupils at Keelby Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Keelby Primary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children and previously looked after children.
2A brother or sister attending the academy at the time of admission.
3Priority will next be given to children of staff at the academy, in either of the following circumstances: — The member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, or The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage
4Straight-line distance from home to the academy, priority given to those living nearest.

If two applications tie: If distance is not sufficient to distinguish between applicants for the last place then a lottery will be conducted

Admission authority: Academy trust. School category: Academy.

Keelby Primary Academy: key facts

How many pupils attend Keelby Primary Academy?: Keelby Primary Academy has 176 pupils on roll.
What ages does Keelby Primary Academy take?: Keelby Primary Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Keelby Primary Academy located?: Keelby Primary Academy is located in Grimsby, DN41 8EF, Lincolnshire.
How do I apply to Keelby Primary Academy?: Keelby Primary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at Keelby Primary Academy?: When Keelby Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children; 2. A brother or sister attending the academy at the time of admission; 3. Priority will next be given to children of staff at the academy, in either of the following circumstances: — The member of staff has been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made, or The member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 1 further criteria. The school offers 30 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If distance is not sufficient to distinguish between applicants for the last place then a lottery will be conducted.
What is the largest ethnic background at Keelby Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 96.6% of pupils at Keelby Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Keelby Primary Academy: key facts

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