The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp 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)
103
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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 430
- Capacity
- 68%
- FSM
- 38.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andrew Cook (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Bowl Alley Lane, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 5EH
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Horncastle Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Horncastle Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Horncastle Primary School?
Horncastle Primary School currently has 430 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Horncastle Primary School take?
Horncastle Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Horncastle Primary School?
Horncastle Primary School is in Horncastle, LN9 5EH, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Horncastle Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Horncastle Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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