The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 144
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mr John Richardson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Wath Lane, South Hykeham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN6 9PG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is The South Hykeham Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The South Hykeham Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The South Hykeham Community Primary School?
The South Hykeham Community Primary School currently has 144 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The South Hykeham Community Primary School take?
The South Hykeham Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The South Hykeham Community Primary School?
The South Hykeham Community Primary School is in Lincoln, LN6 9PG, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The South Hykeham Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The South Hykeham Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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