The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 58 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
- 599
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 27%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- THE WILLIAM ALVEY SCHOOL TRUST
- Head
- Mr Shaun Farrington (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Eastgate, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7EA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChurch Lane Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 366m away
Carre's Grammar School
Secondary · 437m away
Holton Sleaford Independent School
Independent · 613m away
St George's Academy
Secondary · 650m away
Willow School
Independent · 655m away
Sleaford Joint Sixth Form
Sixth form centres · 696m away
Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy
Secondary · 728m away
Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is William Alvey School's Ofsted rating?
William Alvey School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend William Alvey School?
William Alvey School currently has 599 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does William Alvey School take?
William Alvey School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is William Alvey School?
William Alvey School is in Sleaford, NG34 7EA, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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