The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 41% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
41%
-21.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 25 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 254
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 39.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mrs Sophie Foston (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
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
July 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Towndam Lane, Donington, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 4TR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School?
The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School currently has 254 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School take?
The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School?
The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School is in Spalding, PE11 4TR, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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