The short version
Below-average SATs results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 156
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 41.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Tibble (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Drove, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7AT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt George's Academy
Secondary · 371m away
Sleaford Joint Sixth Form
Sixth form centres · 424m away
Holton Sleaford Independent School
Independent · 541m away
Carre's Grammar School
Secondary · 583m away
Church Lane Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 643m away
Willow School
Independent · 748m away
Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy
Secondary · 777m away
St Botolph's C of E Primary School
Primary · 908m away
Questions parents ask
What is Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy currently has 156 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy take?
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy?
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy is in Sleaford, NG34 7AT, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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