The John Harrox Primary School, Moulton
Spalding, PE12 6PN · Lincolnshire · primary school
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107th 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 — 4.8/10 against 3,300 of them, against 4.7/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 62% | 3.18 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 38% | 1.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The John Harrox Primary School, Moulton overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, 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 (4.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join a newspaper club and computer club, play football, netball, hockey, cross country running, ball games, tag rugby, rounders/kwik cricket, and athletics, learn recorders, and participate in maypole/country dancing. Trips include a visit to Malham, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 268 pupils against a stated capacity of 280. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school organise transport for the Malham trip?
What Ofsted said about The John Harrox Primary School, Moulton
Overview
The John Harrox Primary School is described as an “inclusive and welcoming school” where core values are “woven throughout the school.” Pupils generally achieve well, display “positive attitudes towards their learning,” and feel safe, with staff providing effective support for reading and special educational needs.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well-considered,” helping pupils “recall their previous learning” and make connections, particularly in mathematics.
- Staff make “suitable adaptations” for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, enabling them to “follow the same curriculum as their peers successfully.”
- Reading is prioritised, with staff delivering the phonics programme well and encouraging pupils to “read for pleasure.”
- Pupils benefit from “enrichment opportunities,” including clubs and residential visits that develop “teamwork and cooperation.”
- Staff feel “supported by leaders” and appreciate work undertaken to support their “workload and well-being.”
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in some subjects does not clearly set out “disciplinary knowledge,” meaning teaching does not consistently help pupils develop the “complexity of their thinking.”
- Strategic oversight does not provide the governing body with necessary information regarding support for a minority of pupils needing help with behaviour.
- Staff in the early years do not reliably develop children’s communication during free-choice activities, limiting the consolidation of “language skills.”
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 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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