Whaplode Church of England Primary School
Spalding, PE12 6TS · Lincolnshire · primary school
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171st 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 — 2.5/10 against 1,964 of them, against 2.5/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.77 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.89 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whaplode Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, 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 (2.5 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 186 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 expected and higher standards in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How has the teaching approach changed since the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Whaplode Church of England Primary School
Overview
Whaplode Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are proud of their community and feel supported by staff. The report highlights a positive atmosphere with strong behaviour and effective safeguarding, though it notes inconsistencies in curriculum implementation and sequencing in reading.
Strengths
- Pupils are described as proud of their school, enjoying extra-curricular activities and feeling that the environment is "welcoming and inclusive."
- The phonics programme is effective, with teachers making lessons "fun and engaging" and books closely matched to pupils' known sounds.
- The early years curriculum is "well planned and sequenced," supported by carefully designed classroom and outdoor areas.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities get on well, with comprehensive plans in place to support their learning.
- Personal development is well catered for through a "comprehensively planned and sequenced curriculum for personal, social and health education."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure the reading curriculum beyond phonics is "well planned and sequenced" so content is delivered in the most effective order.
- Leaders must ensure all lessons "closely match the intent of the curriculum" to address inconsistencies where some pupils miss out on key content.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff alert to signs that pupils might need help and pupils knowing how to stay safe and report concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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.
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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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