The Welbourn Church of England Primary School
Lincoln, LN5 0NH · Lincolnshire · primary school
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168th 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 — 2.2/10 against 2,414 of them, against 2.4/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Welbourn Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. 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 (2.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in August 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in volleyball, lacrosse, football, basketball, cricket, rounders, handball and tennis. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 78 pupils against a stated capacity of 90. 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 have not yet reached the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school plan to maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about The Welbourn Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are happy, feel safe, and behave exceptionally well. Leaders have constructed an ambitious curriculum that supports personal development and reading, though work in a few subjects lacks sufficient ambition.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "exceptionally well" behaviour and are "polite and respectful," with bullying rarely occurring.
- Leaders have made reading a priority, with "highly structured" daily phonics sessions and effective support for those falling behind.
- The curriculum is "well-sequenced" in the early years, ensuring children are ready for their next phase of learning.
- Staff provide regular memory tasks and checks to ensure pupils understand concepts, with a "strong focus on key vocabulary."
- Governors "support and hold leaders to account," while leaders consider staff well-being and workload.
Areas to improve
- In "a few foundation subjects, the curriculum is not ambitious enough," resulting in pupils not learning as well as they could.
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum is "suitably ambitious, enabling pupils to know more and remember more in all subjects."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of safeguarding" where staff report concerns immediately and leaders take prompt action.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 36% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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