The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 88% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
88%
+26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
25%
+17.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
113
+7.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
+7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% 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, 12 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 6 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 56
- Capacity
- 53%
- FSM
- 28.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Miss Donna Winters (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
September 2023 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Church Street, Digby, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 3LZ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Digby Church of England School's Ofsted rating?
Digby Church of England School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Digby Church of England School?
Digby Church of England School currently has 56 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Digby Church of England School take?
Digby Church of England School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Digby Church of England School?
Digby Church of England School is in Lincoln, LN4 3LZ, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Digby Church of England School have a sixth form?
No, Digby 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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