The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
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
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
3% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 221
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 38.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mr Callum Clay (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Lane, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7DF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCarre's Grammar School
Secondary · Very close
St George's Academy
Secondary · Very close
Holton Sleaford Independent School
Independent · Very close
Sleaford Joint Sixth Form
Sixth form centres · 347m away
William Alvey School
Primary · 366m away
Willow School
Independent · 441m away
Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy
Secondary · 517m away
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 643m away
Questions parents ask
What is Church Lane Primary School & Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Church Lane Primary School & Nursery was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Church Lane Primary School & Nursery?
Church Lane Primary School & Nursery currently has 221 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Church Lane Primary School & Nursery take?
Church Lane Primary School & Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Church Lane Primary School & Nursery?
Church Lane Primary School & Nursery is in Sleaford, NG34 7DF, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Church Lane Primary School & Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Church Lane Primary School & Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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