The Nettleham Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
NETTLEHAM, LINCOLN, LN2 2PE · Lincolnshire · primary school
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194th 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 4,254 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6/10 among them, against 1.4/10 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 | 35.0 · 5 | 40% | 0.20 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Nettleham Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6 out of 10 among them, against 1.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Gardening Club and Robotics, participate in Athletics, Hockey, Gymnastics, Football, Inclusive Sports, Irish Dancing, and Streetdance, and attend a PGL Overstrand residential trip. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 236 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 literacy? How does the curriculum prepare students for the transition to secondary school?
What Ofsted said about The Nettleham Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Overview
The report describes a "very welcoming and inclusive school" where pupils feel "happy and safe" and staff embody values such as "thankfulness, trust and friendship." Leaders have established a well-sequenced curriculum in core subjects, resulting in high expectations and strong pupil engagement.
Strengths
- The teaching of phonics and early reading is a "strength," with staff effectively implementing a new scheme and ensuring books match pupils' learning.
- Leaders "meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well," identifying support requirements promptly to prevent missed classroom time.
- Pupils benefit from a "strong" personal development curriculum, demonstrating an understanding of "fundamental British values" and different cultures.
- The governing body holds leaders to account effectively, receiving "detailed information" and visiting the school to monitor progress.
- Parents are "overwhelmingly positive," noting that children are "thriving academically, socially and emotionally."
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, the "precise knowledge, skills and vocabulary" pupils should learn are not clear, leading to incoherent progress.
- Teachers cannot adequately check pupil progress in these subjects because the curriculum is not "sufficiently mapped out in enough detail."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with staff receiving appropriate training and concerns recorded and referred to outside agencies "promptly."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 35% |
| 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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