The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
21%
+13.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 97
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 11.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mrs Louise Anyan (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Main Road, Donington-on-Bain, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 9TJ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is The Donington-on-Bain School's Ofsted rating?
The Donington-on-Bain School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Donington-on-Bain School?
The Donington-on-Bain School currently has 97 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Donington-on-Bain School take?
The Donington-on-Bain School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Donington-on-Bain School?
The Donington-on-Bain School is in Louth, LN11 9TJ, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Donington-on-Bain School have a sixth form?
No, The Donington-on-Bain School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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