Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary Academy
Bourne, PE10 9EP · Lincolnshire · primary school
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91st of 252 primary schools in Lincolnshire we can score, 279 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.3/10 against 2,562 of them, against 7.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in April 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 686 pupils against a stated capacity of 698. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary Academy
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are "well prepared for their next steps in education" and achieve outcomes "in line with or better than national averages." Leaders have established a "collaborative team ethos" and an "ambitious curriculum," resulting in high staff morale and a positive, inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and valued.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "kindness towards staff and each other," with bullying being "very rare" and effectively resolved when it occurs.
- The curriculum is "well-designed" and "aligns well with the national curriculum," helping pupils build knowledge logically over time.
- Staff provide "effective support" for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, ensuring they overcome barriers to learning.
- Leaders have successfully promoted regular attendance, with pupils who find school difficult receiving tailored support to "maintain regular attendance."
- Pupils develop strong personal qualities, acting as "agents of change" through community service and a deep understanding of "United Nations Rights of the Child."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers "routinely support pupils to revisit prior learning in the wider curriculum" so pupils retain key knowledge.
- Staff require further training to provide "precise support" for pupils at early stages of speech, language, and communication development.
- Trustees should improve how they "gather information about the quality of provision" to hold leaders to account more effectively.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns being "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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