Weston St Mary Church of England Primary School
Spalding, PE12 6HU · Lincolnshire · primary school
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104th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.3/10 against 836 of 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) 2023/24 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Weston St Mary Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. For the higher standard, 17.0% achieved it against a national median of 6%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025.
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 61 pupils against a stated capacity of 56. 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
What specific support is provided for pupils who did not reach the expected standard in 2023/24? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning routine?
What Ofsted said about Weston St Mary Church of England Primary School
Overview
Weston St Mary Church of England Primary School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection. The school is described as a "welcoming and nurturing" environment where pupils achieve well and demonstrate "excellent" behaviour and attitudes. Leaders have ensured the curriculum remains "broad, aspirational and ambitious," supporting pupils from their starting points.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit "respectful and polite" relationships with peers and adults, concentrating well on their learning due to clear routines.
- The curriculum is carefully designed, with staff demonstrating "secure subject knowledge" and deliberately developing pupils’ vocabulary and subject-specific terminology.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is successful, with needs identified quickly and teaching adapted to ensure access to the full curriculum.
- Reading is a clear priority, supported by an "impressive and coherent reading strategy" and well-established staff phonics expertise.
- Attendance is closely monitored, and the school is "tenacious in its approach," resulting in improved attendance for those previously absent too often.
Areas to improve
- Checks on pupils’ understanding are not always effective in some learning areas, meaning gaps in prior knowledge are not routinely spotted before new content is introduced.
- Some pupils lack a firm understanding of a range of faiths, despite learning about tolerance and respect.
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 | 22% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,190 state schools in England we hold a 2023/24 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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