The short version
Below-average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 177
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 18.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mrs Claire Hanson-Church (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Lane, Sturton-by-Stow, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN1 2BY
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Sturton by Stow Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sturton by Stow Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sturton by Stow Primary School?
Sturton by Stow Primary School currently has 177 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sturton by Stow Primary School take?
Sturton by Stow Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sturton by Stow Primary School?
Sturton by Stow Primary School is in Lincoln, LN1 2BY, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sturton by Stow Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sturton by 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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