The Sibsey Free Primary School
Boston, PE22 0RR · Lincolnshire · primary school
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22nd 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 — 8.2/10 against 4,089 of them, against 7.9/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Sibsey Free Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend Forest School trips, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 173 pupils against a stated capacity of 170. 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 manage the current over-capacity situation for new starters? What specific support is provided for pupils who do not reach the higher standard? How has the teaching approach evolved since the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about The Sibsey Free Primary School
Overview
The Sibsey Free Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a ‘warm, friendly and inclusive ethos’ described as the ‘Sibsey family’. Pupils love attending, describing the environment as ‘amazing’ and ‘brilliant’, while parents are overwhelmingly positive about the ‘fabulous’ support provided. Leaders and staff maintain high expectations, resulting in polite, courteous pupils who feel safe and achieve well in most subjects.
Strengths
- The teaching of phonics and early reading is strong, with staff using a systematic approach and carefully matched books to foster a love of reading.
- Leaders have created a ‘broad and ambitious’ curriculum, ensuring children in the early years make a positive start with high expectations from day one.
- Staff possess strong subject knowledge and effectively support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) through timely identification and tailored plans.
- Relationships between pupils and staff are ‘positive and trusting’, with pupils confident that bullying has ‘no place’ in the school.
- Leaders and governors have an accurate view of the school’s strengths, providing appropriate challenge and support while maintaining high staff morale.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, it is not clear precisely what knowledge leaders intend pupils to learn or the sequence in which it should be taught.
- Leaders should ensure that the knowledge pupils should learn is clear across all subjects so teachers can fully support pupils to develop understanding over time.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a ‘strong culture of vigilance’ permeating the school and community, supported by well-trained staff and detailed record-keeping.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 85% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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