Sturton by Stow Primary School
Lincoln, LN1 2BY · Lincolnshire · primary school
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173rd 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 the 3,348 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6/10 among them, against 2.2/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| 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.
Sturton by Stow Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% 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 Good in February 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6 out of 10 among them, against 2.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Year 5 and 6 pupils attend a residential trip in 2026, which includes white water rafting.
Getting in
The published school roll is 175 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 to reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the Year 5 and 6 residential trip?
What Ofsted said about Sturton by Stow Primary School
Overview
Pupils “enjoy attending school” and feel safe, living up to values of “friendship, aiming high, learning, responsibility and caring.” The school delivers a “broad and ambitious curriculum” with effective support for reading and personal development, though some subject planning requires refinement.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, are respectful, and bullying is “uncommon.”
- Staff have “high expectations of all pupils” and treat every child as an individual.
- Leaders prioritise reading, ensuring staff are “experts in early reading” with effective phonics support.
- There is a “rich programme” for personal development, including learning about different faiths and managing emotions.
- Teachers use assessment well in mathematics and reading to plan next steps carefully.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, curriculum planning is “less well sequenced,” preventing pupils from making connections with prior learning.
- Leaders should ensure plans for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are of an “equally high standard” with more detailed information.
- The new system to promote better attendance is “in its infancy and is yet to have the desired impact.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with a culture that supports staff to “identify, help and support pupils at risk of harm.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 39% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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