Leslie Manser Primary School
Lincoln, LN6 0FB · Lincolnshire · primary school
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159th 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 — 3.1/10 against 1,563 of them, against 2.8/10 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 | 46.0 · 14 | 40% | 0.55 |
| 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.
Leslie Manser Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.0% 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 (3.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2025.
Getting in
The published school roll is 264 pupils against a stated capacity of 290. 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 strategies are used to raise attainment in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Leslie Manser Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that Leslie Manser Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school is described as “inclusive and welcoming,” where pupils enjoy strong relationships with staff and feel “well looked after.” Leaders have a “clear vision” that supports pupils’ academic and personal development, resulting in a calm, positive environment where children are “keen readers” and well-prepared for life in modern Britain.
Strengths
- The early years curriculum is “carefully considered,” cultivating “curiosity and a love of learning” with staff pinpointing next steps effectively.
- Reading is “central to the school’s curriculum,” supported by a “well-sequenced phonics scheme” and close matching of books to pupils’ abilities.
- Systems for identifying and supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “well-established and effective,” ensuring access to the full curriculum.
- Staff are “motivated and dedicated,” benefiting from leaders’ attention to workload and well-being, while governors provide “strong support and challenge.”
- A “wide range of visits and visitors” enhances pupils’ interests, and the school prioritises attendance, working closely with parents to address concerns.
Areas to improve
- Leaders are refining the curriculum in a “small number of subjects” where it is “less well developed,” specifically noting that pupils in mathematics have “not fully developed their problem-solving skills.”
- The school should ensure staff follow curriculum plans closely in these areas to reduce variability and ensure pupils “achieve highly across the curriculum.”
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 46% |
| 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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