The short version
Below-average SATs results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Church of England/Methodist 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
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England/Methodist
Numbers
- Pupils
- 176
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 64.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- LINCOLN ANGLICAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Melanie Page
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Magdalen Road, Wainfleet, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE24 4DD
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School's Ofsted rating?
The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School?
The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School currently has 176 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School take?
The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School?
The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School is in Skegness, PE24 4DD, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School have a sixth form?
No, The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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