What did Ofsted judge Waltham Leas Primary Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

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

How many pupils attend Waltham Leas Primary Academy?

Waltham Leas Primary Academy has 401 pupils on roll.

What ages does Waltham Leas Primary Academy take?

Waltham Leas Primary Academy admits pupils aged 5 to 11.

Where is Waltham Leas Primary Academy located?

Waltham Leas Primary Academy is located in Grimsby, DN37 0NU, North East Lincolnshire.

How do I apply to Waltham Leas Primary Academy?

Waltham Leas 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 Waltham Leas Primary Academy?

When Waltham Leas Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after children (children in public care) or a child who was previously looked after; 2. Catchment area — Living in the catchment area; 3. Staff children — Children of staff employed at WLPA, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Criteria 5 is also used as a tie-breaker. Whenever two children have the same priority based on criteria 3 or 4, for example, then the child who lives closest to the school will be given the higher priority.

What is the largest ethnic background at Waltham Leas Primary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 93.8% of pupils at Waltham Leas 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 Waltham Leas 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 — Looked after children (children in public care) or a child who was previously looked after.
2Catchment area — Living in the catchment area.
3Staff children — Children of staff employed at WLPA.
4Siblings — Having brothers or sisters who are already at the school when your child is due to start there.
5Distance — The last factor is geographical. We will give priority to those living nearest to the school (if there is more than one route, the distance measured is the shortest available safe route for pedestrians), from the front door of the child's home address (including flats) to the main entrance of the school, using the local authority's computerised measuring system.

If two applications tie: Criteria 5 is also used as a tie-breaker. Whenever two children have the same priority based on criteria 3 or 4, for example, then the child who lives closest to the school will be given the higher priority.

Priority given to those who have actually applied for places over those who fulfil criteria but have not applied. Admission of children with an EHCP naming the school occurs before these criteria are applied, per law.

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.

Waltham Leas Primary Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Waltham Leas Primary Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Waltham Leas Primary Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Waltham Leas Primary Academy?: Waltham Leas Primary Academy has 401 pupils on roll.
What ages does Waltham Leas Primary Academy take?: Waltham Leas Primary Academy admits pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is Waltham Leas Primary Academy located?: Waltham Leas Primary Academy is located in Grimsby, DN37 0NU, North East Lincolnshire.
How do I apply to Waltham Leas Primary Academy?: Waltham Leas 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 Waltham Leas Primary Academy?: When Waltham Leas Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after children (children in public care) or a child who was previously looked after; 2. Catchment area — Living in the catchment area; 3. Staff children — Children of staff employed at WLPA, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Criteria 5 is also used as a tie-breaker. Whenever two children have the same priority based on criteria 3 or 4, for example, then the child who lives closest to the school will be given the higher priority.
What is the largest ethnic background at Waltham Leas Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 93.8% of pupils at Waltham Leas 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 Waltham Leas 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 — Looked after children (children in public care) or a child who was previously looked after.
2Catchment area — Living in the catchment area.
3Staff children — Children of staff employed at WLPA.
4Siblings — Having brothers or sisters who are already at the school when your child is due to start there.
5Distance — The last factor is geographical. We will give priority to those living nearest to the school (if there is more than one route, the distance measured is the shortest available safe route for pedestrians), from the front door of the child's home address (including flats) to the main entrance of the school, using the local authority's computerised measuring system.

Waltham Leas Primary Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Waltham Leas Primary Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Waltham Leas Primary Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in November 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Waltham Leas Primary Academy?: Waltham Leas Primary Academy has 401 pupils on roll.
What ages does Waltham Leas Primary Academy take?: Waltham Leas Primary Academy admits pupils aged 5 to 11.
Where is Waltham Leas Primary Academy located?: Waltham Leas Primary Academy is located in Grimsby, DN37 0NU, North East Lincolnshire.
How do I apply to Waltham Leas Primary Academy?: Waltham Leas 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 Waltham Leas Primary Academy?: When Waltham Leas Primary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after children (children in public care) or a child who was previously looked after; 2. Catchment area — Living in the catchment area; 3. Staff children — Children of staff employed at WLPA, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Criteria 5 is also used as a tie-breaker. Whenever two children have the same priority based on criteria 3 or 4, for example, then the child who lives closest to the school will be given the higher priority.
What is the largest ethnic background at Waltham Leas Primary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 93.8% of pupils at Waltham Leas Primary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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On-site nursery & childcare

Separately-registered childcare operating at this school's site, each with its own Ofsted record.

Waltham Leas Pre-School

Nursery

Strong

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