The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School
Woodhall Spa, LN10 6YW · Lincolnshire · primary school
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51st 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.5/10 against 2,594 of them, against 6.5/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 13.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 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 118 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
With the last inspection in 2023, what specific improvements have been made to teaching since then? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs operate on a typical day?
What Ofsted said about The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are “happy and safe” and live out values of “love, respect, trust, friendship, forgiveness, hope and peace.” Leaders lead with a “strong moral purpose,” creating a supportive environment where staff are dedicated and proud. The overall effectiveness is judged as Good, with personal development rated as Outstanding.
Strengths
- Pupils experience a “broad and ambitious curriculum” that extends beyond national expectations, including early French and strong local history.
- There is a “strong culture of reading,” with a successful phonics programme helping pupils become “fluent readers” who love literature.
- Personal development is “outstanding,” with pupils gaining confidence, character, and independence through leadership roles and community involvement.
- Teachers have “good subject knowledge” and use clear explanations and effective questioning to check learning.
- The curriculum is “as ambitious for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) as it is for other pupils,” ensuring all can learn well.
Areas to improve
- The “continuous provision in key stage 1” is not “sufficiently ambitious for all pupils,” meaning some do not consolidate and extend their learning 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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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
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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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