St Bartholomews CofE Primary School
Spalding, PE11 3QJ · Lincolnshire · primary school
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243rd 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 — 1.0/10 against 1,963 of them, against 1.1/10 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 | 44.0 · 12 | 40% | 0.47 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| 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.
St Bartholomews CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school 'Requires improvement' in July 2024. 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 (0.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council, which organises trips to London and the Agape Food Bank.
Getting in
The published school roll is 85 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 plan to raise attainment from the current 44.0% expected standard? What specific actions are being taken to address the 'Requires improvement' rating?
What Ofsted said about St Bartholomews CofE Primary School
Overview
The report describes an inclusive school where pupils feel “safe and valued” within a “big family” ethos. While behaviour, personal development, and early years provision are rated as good, the overall effectiveness and quality of education require improvement due to inconsistencies in curriculum delivery and lower-than-expected outcomes in core subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit “polite and friendly” behaviour and feel listened to, contributing to a positive school culture.
- The early years curriculum is “well planned,” building understanding in “small steps” and preparing children effectively for key stage 1.
- Phonics is “taught well,” with staff encouraging fluent reading and matching books to recognised letter sounds.
- Staff meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “well” through adapted tasks and support.
- Attendance is low, supported by “effective” procedures that help parents understand the importance of regular school attendance.
Areas to improve
- The reading curriculum beyond phonics lacks clarity and sequencing; the school must ensure pupils develop the ability to understand “increasingly complex texts.”
- Recent curriculum improvements are not yet implemented consistently, meaning some pupils do not retain “important knowledge” securely across all subjects.
- Support for disadvantaged pupils is “not precise” and must be refined to address specific learning gaps in reading, writing, and mathematics.
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 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| 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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