Linchfield Academy
Peterborough, PE6 8EY · Lincolnshire · primary school
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125th 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 — 4.2/10 against 2,919 of them, against 4.1/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| 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.
Linchfield Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 294 pupils against a stated capacity of 459. 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 national median in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in daily practice?
What Ofsted said about Linchfield Academy
Overview
Linchfield Academy is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, reflecting a school with an ‘ambitious, caring ethos’ built on its core ‘5Rs’ values. Leaders have established a ‘strong curriculum’ and a nurturing environment where pupils feel ‘valued and secure’, contributing to high levels of engagement and pride in their work.
Strengths
- Leaders have created a ‘real buzz around reading’, with staff teaching phonics well and ensuring books are matched to pupils’ known letter sounds to build confidence.
- The curriculum is well-planned, with leaders ensuring teachers ‘link current learning to past learning’ to help pupils retain knowledge and make connections.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive support ‘precisely matched to their individual needs’, allowing them to follow the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
- Early years provision is effective, with staff skilfully extending children’s ideas through play, such as supporting a group to form a band and sell tickets for a rock concert.
- Attendance is kept low through proactive monitoring, and pupils develop ‘welcoming and inclusive views towards difference and diversity’.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must ‘sharpen their use of assessment in lessons’ to check understanding closely, ensuring misconceptions are addressed before new content is introduced.
- Teachers should ensure learning is modelled effectively in every lesson, as pupils make slower progress and produce lower-quality work when they do not have a clear example to follow.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff receiving regular training and promptly reporting concerns to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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