The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 88% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- 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
88%
+26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
38%
+30.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 11 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 72
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 30.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Head
- Miss Karen Robinson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
December 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Main Road, Withern, Alford, Lincolnshire, LN13 0NB
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern's Ofsted rating?
The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern?
The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern currently has 72 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern take?
The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern?
The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern is in Alford, LN13 0NB, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern have a sixth form?
No, The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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