William Hildyard Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Market Deeping, PE6 8HZ · Lincolnshire · primary school
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112nd 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 — 4.3/10 against 3,424 of them, against 4.4/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
William Hildyard Church of England Primary and Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. However, 4.0% reached the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 190 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 progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in maths, given the gap with the national median? How does the nursery phase transition into the primary curriculum?
What Ofsted said about William Hildyard Church of England Primary and Nursery School
Overview
William Hildyard Church of England Primary and Nursery School continues to be a good school. Pupils feel safe, value the school’s ethos, and behave well under high expectations. The curriculum is ambitious, with teachers demonstrating secure subject knowledge and effectively checking pupil understanding.
Strengths
- Pupils develop secure knowledge and can confidently explain problem-solving methods in mathematics and detailed historical learning.
- Reading is prioritised from Reception, with tailored support helping pupils catch up quickly if needed.
- Staff accurately identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), adapting teaching so most study the same curriculum as peers.
- The early years curriculum is carefully designed, ensuring children are well prepared for key stage 1.
- Pupils benefit from leadership opportunities, such as acting as playtime or sports ambassadors, and engage in active citizenship.
Areas to improve
- Targets for some pupils with SEND do not precisely identify the small steps needed to achieve their potential, hindering effective review and parent information.
- The recently introduced system to monitor curriculum impact has not yet identified strengths and areas for development in all subjects, limiting further improvements.
Safeguarding
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 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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