Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School
Lincoln, LN6 5XJ · Lincolnshire · primary school
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89th 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 — 5.1/10 against 3,377 of them, against 4.9/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved this, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 192 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School
Overview
Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy attending and feel safe. Leaders have created a positive environment characterised by high expectations, strong staff care, and a culture that encourages pupils to take pride in their work and the school.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, treat each other with respect, and bullying is rare, with staff taking effective action when incidents occur.
- The teaching of reading is a strength, with children learning to read from the start of their time at school and receiving precise support if they fall behind.
- Leaders have planned a personal development curriculum that prepares pupils well for life in modern Britain, including knowledge of British values and other cultures.
- Staff adapt the curriculum accurately for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, enabling them to achieve well.
- Parents and carers are very positive, with one noting, ‘My children are thriving at this school.’
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum across all subjects is planned and sequenced so pupils know and remember more over time, as some subjects lack detailed outlines of what pupils will learn and when.
- Leaders should continue to strengthen staff’s subject knowledge in some foundation subjects, where it is not yet as secure as it needs to be.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture in place, up-to-date records, and staff who know how to spot signs of abuse or neglect.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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