The short version
Average SATs results. 85% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 38% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 95
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 37.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mrs Amy Halsall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Great Steeping, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, PE23 5PT
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Great Steeping Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Great Steeping Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Great Steeping Primary School?
Great Steeping Primary School currently has 95 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Steeping Primary School take?
Great Steeping Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Great Steeping Primary School?
Great Steeping Primary School is in Spilsby, PE23 5PT, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Great Steeping Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Great Steeping Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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