Nettleton Community Primary School
Market Rasen, LN7 6AA · Lincolnshire · primary school
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144th 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 — 3.0/10 against 3,004 of them, against 3.2/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Nettleton Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% 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 (3.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 65 pupils against a stated capacity of 82. 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 maths? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in writing? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Nettleton Community Primary School
Overview
Nettleton Community Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a positive environment where pupils are enthusiastic and feel safe. The report highlights strong relationships, a well-sequenced curriculum, and effective safeguarding arrangements, though it notes specific areas for improvement in long-term memory and reading fluency.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy school, describing it as ‘a wonderful school where you love to learn’, and report that bullying is ‘very rare’.
- Leaders have developed a ‘coherently planned and well-sequenced curriculum’ with high expectations for pupil achievement.
- Early reading is prioritised, with staff delivering the phonics programme well and providing quick support for those needing help.
- The early years curriculum is well planned, helping children develop confident language and communication skills.
- Staff work well as a team in a ‘happy place to work’, with leaders being considerate of workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure pupils remember curriculum content in the longer term, as some struggle to recall previous learning and make links between topics.
- Leaders should ensure all pupils receive the help needed to become fluent readers, as a small number continue to sound out words they can already read.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders prioritising the issue, staff receiving regular training, and concerns being acted on quickly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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