The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School
Spalding, PE11 4TR · Lincolnshire · primary school
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169th 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 — 3.8/10 against 1,900 of them, against 3.4/10 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 | 41.0 · 9 | 62% | 0.54 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 38% | 2.84 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 12.0% achieved it 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 (3.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the choir and participate in rugby, tennis, boccia, table tennis, athletics, football, cricket, and netball. Trips include the Allianz Kick Start Pitch Access Day and Young Voices.
Getting in
The published school roll is 259 pupils against a stated capacity of 270. 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 support is available for children who need extra help in reading?
What Ofsted said about The Donington Cowley Endowed Primary School
Overview
The inspection found that pupils are happy, feel safe, and enjoy attending the school, where high expectations and well-established routines create calm lessons. Leaders have strengthened the broad curriculum over the past two years, with staff demonstrating good subject knowledge and providing effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit good behaviour and strong, caring relationships with peers and adults, supported by high-quality pastoral care.
- Reading is a clear priority; staff teach phonics consistently well and provide effective support for weaker readers to catch up.
- Support for pupils with SEND is a significant strength, with prompt identification of needs and clear plans that enable these pupils to achieve well.
- Children in the early years make positive progress in reading and mathematics within a calm, engaging, and child-focused environment.
- The curriculum offers rich opportunities for personal development, including leadership roles, arts, and visits that widen pupils’ horizons.
Areas to improve
- The school must establish a consistent approach to identifying gaps in pupils’ learning across all subjects to determine precise next steps for improvement.
- In some foundation subjects, the planned curriculum is not implemented consistently, meaning pupils do not securely learn core knowledge or deepen their understanding as well as they could.
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 | 39% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 41% |
| 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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