The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement 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
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 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
- 203
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 17.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mrs Karen Appleby (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2023 | School Inspection
Short inspection
October 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Ryland Road, Dunholme, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN2 3NE
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Dunholme St Chad's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Dunholme St Chad's Church of England Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dunholme St Chad's Church of England Primary School?
Dunholme St Chad's Church of England Primary School currently has 203 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dunholme St Chad's Church of England Primary School take?
Dunholme St Chad's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dunholme St Chad's Church of England Primary School?
Dunholme St Chad's Church of England Primary School is in Lincoln, LN2 3NE, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dunholme St Chad's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Dunholme St Chad's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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