The short version
Average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2020
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp 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)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 164
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 28.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- HORNCASTLE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Damian Davey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
January 2021 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
October 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Church Lane, Huttoft, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 9RE
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Huttoft Primary & Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Huttoft Primary & Nursery School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Huttoft Primary & Nursery School?
Huttoft Primary & Nursery School currently has 164 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Huttoft Primary & Nursery School take?
Huttoft Primary & Nursery School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Huttoft Primary & Nursery School?
Huttoft Primary & Nursery School is in Alford, LN13 9RE, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Huttoft Primary & Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Huttoft Primary & Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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