The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 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 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 264
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 22%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mrs Leanne Duggin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Princes Street, Metheringham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 3BX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is The Metheringham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Metheringham Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Metheringham Primary School?
The Metheringham Primary School currently has 264 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Metheringham Primary School take?
The Metheringham Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Metheringham Primary School?
The Metheringham Primary School is in Lincoln, LN4 3BX, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Metheringham Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Metheringham Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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