Church Lane Primary School & Nursery
Sleaford, NG34 7DF · Lincolnshire · primary school
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15th 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 — 8.7/10 against 1,656 of them, against 7.3/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 62% | 4.35 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 38% | 2.98 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Church Lane Primary School & Nursery overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 218 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 school manage class sizes when the roll exceeds the official capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard in core subjects? How does the nursery phase transition into the primary curriculum for new starters?
What Ofsted said about Church Lane Primary School & Nursery
Overview
Church Lane Primary School & Nursery is described as an ‘exceptional school’ where pupils thrive academically and personally. The report highlights a curriculum that is ‘exceptionally ambitious’ and a culture where staff are ‘dedicated to supporting the development of every pupil’.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘exceptionally ambitious’, with teachers possessing ‘strong subject knowledge’ who carefully check understanding before moving on.
- Pupils’ behaviour is ‘exemplary’, characterised by courtesy, respect, and high levels of engagement in learning.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is ‘strong’, with clear support plans ensuring full inclusion and ‘strong progress’.
- Reading is prioritised as ‘central to the curriculum’, with well-trained staff using matched books to develop ‘fluent, confident readers’.
- Early years provision is ‘Outstanding’, with children making an ‘exceptionally strong start’ in an environment that ‘inspires curiosity’.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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