Horncastle Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Address | Bowl Alley Lane, LN9 5EH |
| School Website | www.horncastleprimary.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1507522662 |
| URN | 148713 |
School Census
| Total | 450 |
| Girls/Boys | 219/231 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.7%/51.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 142 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 16.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 01/05/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 01/05/2024 | Good |
| 16/01/2019 | Requires improvement |
| 19/01/2009 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 01/05/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 16/01/2019 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 19/01/2009 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5 |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | -2.1 |
| Writing Progress | -1.5 |
| Maths Progress | -2.7 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% |
| Reading | 103 |
| Maths | 103 |
| Reading Progress | -2.3 |
| Writing Progress | -1.8 |
| Maths Progress | -3.1 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 57 |
| As First Preference | 44 |
| As second preference | 8 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 46 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 44 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 50 |
| As First Preference | 43 |
| As second preference | 4 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 44 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 43 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 63 |
| As First Preference | 57 |
| As second preference | 4 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 57 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 57 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 60% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 27% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 43% |
| no | 57% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| dont know | 2% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 49% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 52% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 91% |
| no | 9% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 95.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
St Lawrence School
(0.08 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Bowl Alley Lane, , LN9 5EJ
Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle
(0.55 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: West Street, , LN9 5AD
The Banovallum School
(0.58 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Boston Road, , LN9 6DA