The short version
Below-average SATs results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 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
- 158
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 31.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mrs Judith Bentley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2023 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2018 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Heckington St. Andrew's C of E Primary School, Heckington, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 9RX
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School's Ofsted rating?
Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School?
Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School currently has 158 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School take?
Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School?
Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School is in Sleaford, NG34 9RX, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School have a sixth form?
No, Heckington St Andrew's 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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