Rauceby Church of England Primary School
Sleaford, NG34 8QW · Lincolnshire · primary school
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136th 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 — 3.2/10 against 3,379 of them, against 3.6/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Rauceby Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, 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 (3.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 164 pupils against a stated capacity of 182. 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 not reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading or maths? How does the school ensure that all pupils, regardless of background, have equal access to enrichment opportunities?
What Ofsted said about Rauceby Church of England Primary School
Overview
Rauceby Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy attending and feel safe. Leaders have strengthened the leadership team and improved the curriculum, particularly in mathematics and reading, resulting in confident learners who achieve well.
Strengths
- Pupils are "keen learners" who show respect for others and benefit from a supportive environment where bullying is "uncommon and usually resolved quickly".
- The curriculum in mathematics is delivered in a "logical order", allowing pupils to "explain their responses with confidence" and achieve well.
- Reading provision is strong, with "well-trained staff" ensuring children learn phonics early; most pupils "decode unfamiliar words accurately" and enjoy reading.
- Leaders have improved other subjects by ensuring topics build on previous knowledge, using "flashbacks" and "knowledge harvests" to reinforce learning.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are carefully identified and supported, allowing most to "follow the same curriculum as their peers".
Areas to improve
- Teachers must ensure pupils produce written work of a high quality, as some work contains grammatical errors and incorrect spelling of subject-specialist terms.
- Leaders must provide more opportunities for pupils to learn about a range of different faiths and cultures, as current knowledge is "quite limited".
- Leaders need to communicate more effectively with parents, ensuring they receive timely information about planned events and trips.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff well trained to spot risks and pupils knowing they have a "trusted adult" to talk to if worried.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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