Hartsholme Academy
Lincoln, LN6 0DE · Lincolnshire · primary school
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227th 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 — 2.2/10 against 1,446 of them, against 2.0/10 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 | 49.0 · 17 | 62% | 1.06 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 38% | 0.92 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hartsholme Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a 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 (2.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 346 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 who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific interventions are in place for those who have not reached the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Hartsholme Academy
Overview
Hartsholme Academy is a primary school where pupils are described as safe, well cared for, and happy. The report highlights that the school has significantly improved since its previous inspection, with an ambitious curriculum and high expectations for all pupils. Leaders and staff work closely to support personal development and ensure positive relationships.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite and respectful" and value their positive relationships with staff.
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and carefully sequenced so pupils "connect new knowledge to what they know already."
- Reading is "at the heart of the curriculum," with expert phonics delivery and effective support for those falling behind.
- Staff quickly identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and provide "ambitious, individualised curriculums."
- Personal, social and health education prepares pupils well for life in "modern Britain," including understanding fundamental British values.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure all teachers apply effective strategies to reduce variation in curriculum delivery, so pupils gain knowledge "as securely as they could."
- Leaders need to establish "robust systems" to accurately evaluate the impact of the curriculum and other strategies, ensuring they have an accurate view of their work’s effectiveness.
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 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 49% |
| 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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