Nocton Community Primary School
Lincoln, LN4 2BJ · Lincolnshire · primary school
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19th 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.1/10 against 1,673 of them, against 8.0/10 nationally. 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 29.0 · 98 | 25% | 2.44 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Nocton Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 29.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in rounders, ukulele lessons, and trips to PGL and Kinema in the Woods.
Getting in
The published school roll is 39 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 school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for the rounders and ukulele clubs? How are the PGL and Kinema trips organised for different year groups?
What Ofsted said about Nocton Community Primary School
Overview
Nocton Community Primary School is described as a small institution with "big ambition," living out its vision of ‘Opening Doors and Opening Minds’. The report highlights that the school is "at the heart of this community," where every child is 'celebrated' as an individual and pupils behave well because they know it is the ‘right thing to do’.
Strengths
- Reading is "prioritised across the school," with staff skilled at delivering phonic sessions and ensuring pupils who fall behind are supported to ‘keep up’ rather than just ‘catch up’.
- The curriculum is "well planned and sequenced," identifying core knowledge so pupils "learn more and remember more," with assessment systems like ‘Thinking Squares’ tracking progress carefully.
- Personal development is of "high quality," with a comprehensive PSHE curriculum where pupils learn about diversity, protected characteristics, and figures like Alan Turing and Mala Yousafzai.
- Attendance has seen a "strong improvement" due to precise monitoring systems and support for families, with pupils being "eager to learn."
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," and staff are skilled in identifying pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to access external services.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum is not implemented in a way that allows knowledge to build and deepen, particularly for pupils with SEND.
- In the early years foundation stage (EYFS), staff do not always match curriculum implementation to the specific learning needs of children.
- The school must further refine curriculum adaptations to ensure all learners, especially those with SEND, succeed well.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
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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