Moulton Chapel Primary School
Spalding, PE12 0XJ · Lincolnshire · primary school
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247th 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 — 0.4/10 against 1,647 of them, against 0.7/10 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 | 33.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.17 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.29 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Moulton Chapel Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% 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 (0.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools). The May 2026 inspection used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Kho Kho, Kabbaddi, Mini Olympics, and New Age Kurling, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 70 pupils against a stated capacity of 78. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet met the expected standard? How does the after-school club integrate with the wider school day?
What Ofsted said about Moulton Chapel Primary School
Overview
Moulton Chapel Primary School is described as a “calm and caring” environment where pupils feel “valued and supported” and behave “consistently well.” While attendance is above national averages and safeguarding standards are met, the report identifies that pupils “do not achieve as well as they should,” with attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics falling below national averages.
Strengths
- Attendance is “above national averages,” with leaders using “clear systems to spot patterns quickly” and working closely with families.
- Pupils behave “consistently well” in “calm and orderly” classrooms, showing respect and settling quickly to focus on learning.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils enjoying a “wide range of activities” that help them “build confidence” and feel proud of their achievements.
- Staff build “robust relationships” with pupils and families, providing effective wellbeing support that helps pupils develop “very well socially and emotionally.”
- The early years setting allows children to “settle quickly and feel safe and happy,” with effective teaching in phonics and mathematics.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum is “designed consistently well in all subjects” so pupils can “build secure knowledge in a logical order.”
- Staff need to “quickly address gaps and misconceptions” in basic skills, including spelling, handwriting, and grammar, to prevent pupils from repeating errors.
- Leaders should improve attainment, particularly for disadvantaged pupils, by ensuring support is precise and staff are consistently aware of pupils’ “next steps in learning.”
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” and concerns are “actively identified, acted upon and managed.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| 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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