The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England 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
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 130
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 40%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mr Karl Duke (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Blyton Cum Laughton Primary, High Street, Blyton, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 3JX
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School a selective school?
No. Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School's Ofsted rating?
Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School?
Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School currently has 130 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School take?
Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School?
Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School is in Gainsborough, DN21 3JX, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School have a sixth form?
No, Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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