The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement 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
50%
-12.0pp 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)
106
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 9 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 68
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 23.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mrs Alison Buddle (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Dowsdale Bank, Shepeau Stow, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE12 0TX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Shepeau Stow Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shepeau Stow Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shepeau Stow Primary School?
Shepeau Stow Primary School currently has 68 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shepeau Stow Primary School take?
Shepeau Stow Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shepeau Stow Primary School?
Shepeau Stow Primary School is in Spalding, PE12 0TX, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shepeau Stow Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Shepeau Stow Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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