The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 292
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 30.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mr Mark Ratchford (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Willoughby Avenue, Market Deeping, Lincolnshire, PE6 8JE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Market Deeping Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Market Deeping Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Market Deeping Community Primary School?
Market Deeping Community Primary School currently has 292 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Market Deeping Community Primary School take?
Market Deeping Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Market Deeping Community Primary School?
Market Deeping Community Primary School is in Market Deeping, PE6 8JE, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Market Deeping Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Market Deeping Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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