Cranwell Primary School (Foundation)
Sleaford, NG34 8HH · Lincolnshire · primary school
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162nd 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 the 4,240 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4/10 among them, against 2.7/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 5.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4 out of 10 among them, against 2.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 269 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 support pupils to bridge the gap between the current 50.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? What specific strategies are in place to improve the 1.4 out of 10 ranking in the similar-intake comparison? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the core curriculum to support learning?
What Ofsted said about Cranwell Primary School (Foundation)
Overview
Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, including the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership. The report highlights a ‘positive, inclusive ethos’ where staff build ‘strong, caring relationships’ with pupils, many of whom have parents in the armed forces. The school provides a high-quality curriculum with exceptional wider opportunities, though some inconsistencies in teaching methods require attention.
Strengths
- Staff create a welcoming environment where pupils feel ‘at home’ and receive ‘high-quality pastoral support’, such as the Bluey Club for those with deployed service parents.
- The curriculum ‘builds sequentially’ with effective adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to learn the same content as their peers.
- There is a ‘vibrant reading culture’ with a well-stocked library, and staff ‘teach phonics well’, providing immediate help if pupils fall behind.
- Personal development is a ‘considerable strength’, with pupils demonstrating ‘respectful attitudes towards difference and diversity’ and engaging in sports and charitable activities.
- Governors are ‘an integral part of school life’ and maintain an ‘accurate assessment’ of the school’s strengths and next steps.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, staff do not sufficiently revisit prior learning, meaning some pupils ‘cannot recall key curriculum content securely’ or deepen their understanding over time.
- Some staff do not develop reading fluency effectively when listening to pupils read, preventing those who find reading difficult from becoming ‘fluent readers as quickly as they could’.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘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 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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