Ingham Primary School
Lincoln, LN1 2XT · Lincolnshire · primary school
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20th 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 — 8.1/10 against 4,277 of them, against 7.9/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ingham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% 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 (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 87 pupils against a stated capacity of 117. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Ingham Primary School
Overview
Ingham Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, marking an improvement from its previous ‘Requires improvement’ judgement. Pupils are described as ‘happy’, ‘polite’ and ‘confident’, benefiting from strong relationships with staff and a curriculum that prioritises reading and mathematics. The school fosters a positive environment where children feel safe and are supported to achieve both socially and academically.
Strengths
- Leaders have established a ‘well-organised phonics programme’ with trained staff who effectively support pupils to become ‘fluent readers’.
- Teachers possess ‘secure’ subject knowledge in mathematics, enabling pupils to build on prior learning and demonstrate ‘recall of multiplication facts’.
- Behaviour is ‘calm’ and pupils ‘do not worry about bullying’, with adults dealing promptly with the ‘rare instances of poor behaviour’.
- The school promotes ‘personal development well’, ensuring pupils learn about ‘different beliefs, cultures and places around the world’ and respect difference.
- Leaders ‘promptly identify pupils with SEND’ and ensure teaching assistants provide effective support in small groups or individually.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must improve checks on pupil understanding in foundation subjects and PSHE to identify ‘precise gaps in pupils’ knowledge’ and address misconceptions.
- Leaders require more ‘precise enough strategic oversight’ to understand the impact of improvement strategies and ‘refine and adapt them as the need arises’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff demonstrating ‘professional curiosity’ and reporting concerns ‘promptly when necessary’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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