The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 90% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
90%
+28.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 107
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 15.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mr Stuart Spendlow (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
East Road, Tetford, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 6QQ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford's Ofsted rating?
The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford?
The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford currently has 107 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford take?
The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford?
The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford is in Horncastle, LN9 6QQ, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford have a sixth form?
No, The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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