Lutton St Nicholas Primary Academy
Spalding, PE12 9HN · Lincolnshire · primary school
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197th 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 — 2.8/10 against 2,494 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 62% | 2.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lutton St Nicholas Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, 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 (2.8 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in cricket, rounders, multi-skills, netball, and hockey, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 104 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 curriculum support pupils aiming for the higher standard? What specific activities are included in the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Lutton St Nicholas Primary Academy
Overview
The inspection found that the quality of education ‘Requires improvement’, while behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision are all rated ‘Good’. The report describes a ‘safe, welcoming and inclusive school’ where pupils benefit from strong values and positive relationships with staff. However, inconsistencies in curriculum implementation mean some pupils are not yet fully prepared for the next stage of education.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘positive relationships with staff’ and show ‘care and consideration towards each other’.
- The early years provision is ‘Good’, with children settling quickly into routines and developing ‘communication and language skills’.
- Staff ‘promptly identify pupils who are at risk of falling behind’ and provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Leaders have established ‘clear systems’ to support pupil welfare, and the trust has ensured ‘stability in staffing’.
- Pupils engage enthusiastically with ‘rich set of experiences beyond the classroom’, including trips to museums and the theatre.
Areas to improve
- Teaching does not consistently focus on the ‘most important knowledge’, leaving pupils with ‘gaps and misconceptions in their understanding’.
- The school has not sufficiently identified where pupils lack basic knowledge in subjects such as geography and music, preventing staff from addressing these deficits.
- Lessons must ensure pupils routinely benefit from teaching that enables them to develop their understanding of the ‘ambitious 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 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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