The Pinchbeck East Church of England Primary Academy
Spalding, PE11 3RP · Lincolnshire · primary school
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154th 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 — 3.2/10 against 2,443 of them, against 3.0/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Pinchbeck East Church of England Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. 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 (3.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 390 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 steps are taken to help students progress from the expected to the higher standard? How does the current pupil number affect the availability of places for new entrants next year?
What Ofsted said about The Pinchbeck East Church of England Primary Academy
Overview
Pupils describe the school as a “fun place that is inclusive” where they feel “safe and happy.” The report highlights an “ambitious curriculum” and notes that children in the early years get off to the “best possible start.” Overall, the school provides a high-quality education with strong leadership and positive behaviour.
Strengths
- The early years provision is “Outstanding,” with staff ensuring “no limits or barriers to each child achieving well.”
- The “early reading curriculum is a particular strength,” with expertly trained staff helping pupils become “fluent readers quickly.”
- Pupils demonstrate “high levels of self-regulation” and a strong understanding of “fundamental British values and equalities.”
- Teachers make “suitable adaptations” so pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities can access the same learning as their peers.
- Leaders consider staff workload and well-being diligently, creating a supportive environment for implementing change.
Areas to improve
- In a few foundation subjects, the curriculum is “not yet as well embedded,” meaning pupils lack the “depth of understanding” seen in other areas.
- Teachers do not always check precisely enough if pupils have remembered important knowledge, leaving some with “gaps in their knowledge.”
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 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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