Western Primary School is a mainstream primary school in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, for children aged 3 to 11. In January 2026, 49 of its 210 pupils (23.3%) were getting SEN support and 10 (4.8%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 3–11
- 210 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in North East Lincolnshire.
23.3% get SEN support
49 of 210 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
4.8% have an EHC plan
10 of 210 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Moderate learning difficulty26
- Speech, language and communication23
- Social, emotional and mental health6
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Council-run school
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 210 (places for 315)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Katy Baker
- Free school meals
- 46.3% of pupils eligible
- Council
- North East Lincolnshire
- School reference (URN)
- 117926
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask North East Lincolnshire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Report card, March 2026: Needs attention in every area
Inspected in March 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionNeeds attention
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- AchievementNeeds attention
- Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingNeeds attention
- Early yearsNeeds attention
- Leadership and governanceNeeds attention
- SafeguardingMet
Contact and getting there
Broadway, Grimsby, DN34 5RS
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Cambridge Park Academy Special school · Ages 3–19 · Ofsted: Good 0.7 miles
- Scartho Gateway Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 1.3 miles
- Littlecoates Primary Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.7 miles
- The Orchard Independent Special School Independent · Ages 11–16 1.8 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Laceby Acres Primary Academy Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 24.5%, EHC plans 6.3% 0.2 miles
- Grange Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 27%, EHC plans 5.6% 0.5 miles
- Yarborough Academy Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 11.7%, EHC plans 6.9% 0.7 miles
All mainstream schools in North East Lincolnshire SEND schools in North East Lincolnshire
Questions about Western Primary School
How many pupils at Western Primary School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 49 of the 210 pupils (23.3%) were getting SEN support and 10 (4.8%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Western Primary School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are moderate learning difficulties (26 pupils), speech, language and communication needs (23 pupils) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (6 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Western Primary School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Western Primary School?
Through North East Lincolnshire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Western Primary School?
You can ask for Western Primary School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Western Primary School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Scartho Gateway Academy, about 1.3 miles away.
Where is Western Primary School?
Broadway, Grimsby, DN34 5RS, in North East Lincolnshire.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.