Faldingworth Community Primary School
Market Rasen, LN8 3SF · Lincolnshire · primary school
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165th 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 — 2.7/10 against 2,028 of them, against 2.6/10 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 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Faldingworth Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (2.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 51 pupils against a stated capacity of 90. 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 are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in results?
What Ofsted said about Faldingworth Community Primary School
Overview
Faldingworth Community Primary School continues to be a good school, fostering a ‘family feel’ where staff place values such as fairness and respect at the centre of all activities. Leaders maintain high expectations, resulting in pupils who demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning and feel safe within the community. The school is praised for its effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, as well as its strong engagement with parents and the local community.
Strengths
- Early reading is a priority, with staff effectively implementing a phonics scheme and providing timely support to help pupils develop fluency.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities benefit from ‘high-quality provision’, with staff adapting teaching precisely to meet individual needs.
- The school has a ‘strong culture of safeguarding’, with staff receiving regular training and passing on concerns swiftly to protect children.
- Staff feel well supported regarding workload and well-being, and parents value the ‘welcoming approach’ and clear communication from the school.
- Older pupils take pride in supporting younger children, contributing to a positive atmosphere where bullying is dealt with effectively.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure older pupils have regular opportunities to read to further foster a love of reading, as enthusiasm is lower in key stage 2.
- Curriculum plans must set out the ‘precise knowledge’ pupils will learn at each stage to help them connect current learning with previous knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders working closely with other agencies and ensuring pupils know how to keep themselves safe, including online.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 25% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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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