Digby the Tedder Primary School
Lincoln, LN4 3JY · Lincolnshire · primary school
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69th 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 3,647 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7/10 among them, against 5.4/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 62% | 5.04 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Digby the Tedder Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7 out of 10 among them, against 5.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 88 pupils against a stated capacity of 150. 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 progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve outcomes in the similar-intake comparison group?
What Ofsted said about Digby the Tedder Primary School
Overview
Digby the Tedder Primary School is described as a place where pupils are "looked after well and cared for," with "consistently positive" relationships between staff and learners. The report highlights an "ambitious and well designed" curriculum and "exemplary" behaviour, noting that pupils thrive on opportunities to contribute to school life. While the school maintains high standards in most areas, the inspection identifies specific inconsistencies in curriculum clarity and assessment usage that require attention.
Strengths
- Behaviour and manners are "exemplary," with pupils being "consistently eager to do the right thing."
- The curriculum is "ambitious and well designed," with pupils in most subjects, including English and mathematics, remembering their learning well.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "supported well," skilfully adapting lessons so they learn the same curriculum as peers.
- Early readers achieve well through a "well considered" phonics programme, resulting in pupils developing a "love of reading."
- Leaders have created a "positive culture" where staff are "well supported" with workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects and some early years areas, the curriculum does not make clear enough the "most important content" pupils must know, leading to inconsistent recall.
- The school does not use assessment information well enough in some subjects to identify strengths and weaknesses or inform strategic work.
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 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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