What did Ofsted judge Signhills Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Signhills Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Signhills Academy?

Signhills Academy has 344 pupils on roll.

What ages does Signhills Academy take?

Signhills Academy admits pupils aged 7 to 11.

Where is Signhills Academy located?

Signhills Academy is located in Cleethorpes, DN35 0DN, North East Lincolnshire.

How do I apply to Signhills Academy?

Signhills 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 Year 3 places decided at Signhills Academy?

When Signhills Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Transfer from Infant Academy — Pupils transferring from Signhills Infant Academy; 2. Siblings — Pupils with siblings who are currently at Signhills Infant Academy or Signhills Academy; 3. Staff children — Children of staff employed at either Signhills Infant Academy or Signhills Academy, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 90 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Criterion V (Proximity to the Academy) may be used as a tie-breaker.

What is the largest ethnic background at Signhills Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 87.5% of pupils at Signhills 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 Signhills Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 3), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Transfer from Infant Academy — Pupils transferring from Signhills Infant Academy
2Siblings — Pupils with siblings who are currently at Signhills Infant Academy or Signhills Academy
3Staff children — Children of staff employed at either Signhills Infant Academy or Signhills Academy.
4Catchment area — Pupils whose main residence is within the catchment area.
5Proximity — Proximity to the Academy. Criterion V may be used as a tie-breaker.

If two applications tie: Criterion V (Proximity to the Academy) may be used as a tie-breaker.

Document also states children with an EHCP naming the Academy and looked after/previously looked after children must be admitted first, but these are stated as mandatory admissions rather than numbered oversubscription criteria.

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.

Signhills Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Signhills Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Signhills Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Signhills Academy?: Signhills Academy has 344 pupils on roll.
What ages does Signhills Academy take?: Signhills Academy admits pupils aged 7 to 11.
Where is Signhills Academy located?: Signhills Academy is located in Cleethorpes, DN35 0DN, North East Lincolnshire.
How do I apply to Signhills Academy?: Signhills 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 Year 3 places decided at Signhills Academy?: When Signhills Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Transfer from Infant Academy — Pupils transferring from Signhills Infant Academy; 2. Siblings — Pupils with siblings who are currently at Signhills Infant Academy or Signhills Academy; 3. Staff children — Children of staff employed at either Signhills Infant Academy or Signhills Academy, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 90 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Criterion V (Proximity to the Academy) may be used as a tie-breaker.
What is the largest ethnic background at Signhills Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 87.5% of pupils at Signhills 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 Signhills Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 3), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Transfer from Infant Academy — Pupils transferring from Signhills Infant Academy
2Siblings — Pupils with siblings who are currently at Signhills Infant Academy or Signhills Academy
3Staff children — Children of staff employed at either Signhills Infant Academy or Signhills Academy.
4Catchment area — Pupils whose main residence is within the catchment area.
5Proximity — Proximity to the Academy. Criterion V may be used as a tie-breaker.

If two applications tie: Criterion V (Proximity to the Academy) may be used as a tie-breaker.

Signhills Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Signhills Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Signhills Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Signhills Academy?: Signhills Academy has 344 pupils on roll.
What ages does Signhills Academy take?: Signhills Academy admits pupils aged 7 to 11.
Where is Signhills Academy located?: Signhills Academy is located in Cleethorpes, DN35 0DN, North East Lincolnshire.
How do I apply to Signhills Academy?: Signhills 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 Year 3 places decided at Signhills Academy?: When Signhills Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Transfer from Infant Academy — Pupils transferring from Signhills Infant Academy; 2. Siblings — Pupils with siblings who are currently at Signhills Infant Academy or Signhills Academy; 3. Staff children — Children of staff employed at either Signhills Infant Academy or Signhills Academy, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 90 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Criterion V (Proximity to the Academy) may be used as a tie-breaker.
What is the largest ethnic background at Signhills Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 87.5% of pupils at Signhills Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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