The short version
Average SATs results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This is a Church of England/Methodist school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 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 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England/Methodist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 183
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 37.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mr Garth Hicks (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Henry Lane, Bardney CofE & Methodist Primary School, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN3 5XJ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School?
Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School currently has 183 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School take?
Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School?
Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School is in Lincoln, LN3 5XJ, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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