The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 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
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 110
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- KIRKBY LA THORPE CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY ACADEMY
- Head
- Mrs Clare Early (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Lane, Kirkby-la-Thorpe, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 9NU
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School?
The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School currently has 110 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School take?
The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School?
The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School is in Sleaford, NG34 9NU, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Kirkby-la-Thorpe Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.