The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Church of England 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
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 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, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 403
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 18.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mrs Debbie Wilson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
October 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Rookery Avenue, Lincolnshire, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7FE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 908m away
Sleaford Joint Sixth Form
Sixth form centres · 982m away
Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
Holton Sleaford Independent School
Independent · 1.1km away
St George's Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Willow School
Independent · 1.1km away
Church Lane Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.3km away
Carre's Grammar School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Botolph's C of E Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Botolph's C of E Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Botolph's C of E Primary School?
St Botolph's C of E Primary School currently has 403 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Botolph's C of E Primary School take?
St Botolph's C of E Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Botolph's C of E Primary School?
St Botolph's C of E Primary School is in Sleaford, NG34 7FE, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Botolph's C of E Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Botolph's C of E Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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