Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School
Lincoln, LN6 7UE · Lincolnshire · primary school
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226th 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 — 1.9/10 against 2,439 of them, against 2.0/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 62% | 0.92 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, 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 (1.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 562 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 core subjects? What specific interventions are in place for those who have not reached the higher standard? How does the school manage class sizes with 68 places currently available?
What Ofsted said about Sir Francis Hill Community Primary School
Overview
The inspection found that the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management all ‘require improvement’. However, early years provision is rated ‘good’, with children making a ‘positive start’ and developing ‘trusting relationships with staff’. Leaders have established priorities for improvement, but implementation is inconsistent across subjects and staff groups.
Strengths
- Early years provision is ‘good’, with a strong focus on developing children’s ‘learning and communication skills’ through play and stories.
- The phonics programme is ‘delivered consistently well’, enabling pupils needing additional help to improve reading accuracy and fluency.
- Pupils demonstrate enthusiasm for the school’s values of ‘wisdom, community and kindness’ and represent the school at musical and sporting events.
- Attendance is ‘improving’ due to clear systems supporting pupils and families to reduce absences.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure gaps in pupils’ learning are identified and addressed swiftly, as assessment is insufficient in some subjects.
- Staff must make appropriate adaptations to learning so that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) can access the curriculum consistently.
- The school should ensure all staff and pupils understand and apply high expectations for behaviour at all times, particularly during social times.
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 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 26% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| 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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