The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 17% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
17%
-45.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 6 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 4 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
- 35
- Capacity
- 33%
- FSM
- 71.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mrs Kerry Lakin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Capper Avenue, Hemswell Cliff, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 5XS
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Hemswell Cliff Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hemswell Cliff Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hemswell Cliff Primary School?
Hemswell Cliff Primary School currently has 35 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hemswell Cliff Primary School take?
Hemswell Cliff Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hemswell Cliff Primary School?
Hemswell Cliff Primary School is in Gainsborough, DN21 5XS, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hemswell Cliff Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hemswell Cliff Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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