Allington with Sedgebrook Church of England Primary School

About Allington with Sedgebrook Church of England Primary School

Allington with Sedgebrook Church of England Primary School’s Key Stage 2 results sit notably below the Lincolnshire local authority average. Just 39% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a county average of 57%. That 18-point gap places the school in the bottom half of primary schools in South Kesteven, ranked 43rd out of 48. Nationally, it sits in the bottom 10% of similar schools. The school’s ranking score of 39 out of 100 reflects this, and it is a long way from the top-performing local peers like Quadring Cowley & Brown’s Primary School, which scores 100. However, the picture is not uniformly weak. In reading, 56% of pupils reached the expected standard, and the average reading score of 101 is close to the national benchmark. Writing fared better still, with 61% meeting expectations. The challenge lies in maths, where only 39% hit the expected level and just 6% reached the higher standard.

The school’s most recent graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2020, rated overall effectiveness as Good, with behaviour and attitudes judged Outstanding. A subsequent ungraded inspection in July 2024 confirmed the school remains Good. This is a drop from its previous Outstanding rating in 2007, but the current inspection team noted strong behaviour and personal development. The early years provision, previously Outstanding, is now rated Good. With only 95 pupils on roll against a capacity of 112, the school is undersubscribed in terms of space, yet it is oversubscribed for admissions: for 2025/26, there were 38 applications for 12 places, a ratio of 3.17 to one. All 12 first-preference applicants received offers, suggesting strong local demand despite the middling results.

Facilities include a gymnasium, art studios, an ICT suite and a chapel, and the school offers clubs in drama, science and chess. Sports provision covers gymnastics, dance, swimming, football and rounders. The school has identified SEND support for specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. As a Church of England primary in a rural part of South Kesteven, it will suit families who value a small, community-focused setting with strong behaviour standards and a clear Christian character. Parents should weigh the below-average academic outcomes against the school’s good Ofsted rating, outstanding behaviour record, and the fact that it is heavily oversubscribed locally. The nearest Outstanding-rated alternative is Barrowby Church of England Primary School, 4.3 km away.

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