Digby Church of England School
Lincoln, LN4 3LZ · Lincolnshire · primary school
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2nd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.9/10 against 1,939 of them, against 9.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 88.0 · 96 | 62% | 5.93 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 25.0 · 96 | 38% | 3.69 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Digby Church of England School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 88.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 25.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Forest School and Drawing club, alongside sports such as dodgeball, archery, laser tag, high ropes, and raft building. Trips include visits to PGL and Kinema in the Woods.
Getting in
The published school roll is 60 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 who do not reach the higher standard in their core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading or writing?
What Ofsted said about Digby Church of England School
Overview
Digby Church of England School is described as a “small, nurturing village school” where pupils feel a “strong sense of belonging.” The inspection found that leaders have successfully driven improvement since the previous rating, creating an environment where pupils are “enthusiastic and engaged learners” with “exemplary” behaviour.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “exciting” and “well sequenced,” allowing pupils to “achieve highly” and build knowledge effectively across all subjects.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a “key strength,” with early identification and “subject-specific adaptations” ensuring they access learning alongside peers.
- Staff deliver early reading and phonics with “high levels of consistency and skill,” helping pupils develop “fluency and accuracy” quickly.
- The school fosters high aspirations through a “wide range of enrichment opportunities,” including clubs and trips that “open pupils’ minds to their futures.”
- Leaders maintain a positive culture where staff feel supported regarding workload, and governors are “extremely knowledgeable” about school operations.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 88% |
| 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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