Waddingham Primary School
Gainsborough, DN21 4SX · Lincolnshire · primary school
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102nd 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 3,837 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9/10 among them, against 4.5/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 41% | 1.20 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.79 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Waddingham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 11.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9 out of 10 among them, against 4.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 57 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
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the 56.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? What specific strategies are used to maintain the higher standard achievement rate of 11.0%? How does the school plan to sustain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Waddingham Primary School
Overview
Waddingham Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils ‘thrive, flourish and believe’. It is described as a small, friendly environment where children are happy, feel safe, and behave very well. Leaders maintain high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy school and report feeling safe, with bullying and low-level disruption being ‘extremely rare’.
- The teaching of mathematics is a strength, with a curriculum that clearly maps content in a ‘logical and sensible way’.
- Phonics and early reading are taught effectively using a consistent approach, ensuring pupils become ‘confident and fluent readers’.
- Staff possess good subject knowledge and plan lessons that build on pupils’ prior knowledge.
- The curriculum for personal development is strong, preparing pupils to be responsible citizens through activities like charity fundraising.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, curriculum content is not as precise as it could be, preventing pupils from always building on previous learning.
- Assessment procedures in a small number of subjects are not as robust as they could be, meaning teachers are not always aware of pupil progress.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving effective training and maintaining detailed records of concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 19% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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