The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 42% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 312
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 42%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mrs Laura Mackenzie-Snow (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Hanby Lane, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 9BJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Alford Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Alford Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Alford Primary School?
Alford Primary School currently has 312 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Alford Primary School take?
Alford Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Alford Primary School?
Alford Primary School is in Alford, LN13 9BJ, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Alford Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Alford Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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