Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School
76%
Capacity
183
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School
Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School is a state-funded Church of England/Methodist primary school serving the West Lindsey community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 183 pupils on roll, operating at 76% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Garth Hicks, it falls under Lincolnshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5004th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 41 in West Lindsey.
Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 21 applications for 14 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 14 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School include Library, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Netball, Cricket, Rounders, as well as clubs including Science Club, Coding, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 37.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Lindsey, Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England/Methodist |
| Address | Henry Lane, Bardney CofE & Methodist Primary School, Lincoln, West Lindsey, LN3 5XJ |
| Headteacher | Garth Hicks |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 183 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 37.7% |
| School Capacity | 183 / 240 (76% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (18 May 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 11 Feb 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
5004th of 13,686
Nationally
443rd of 1,353
In East Midlands
14th of 41
In West Lindsey
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
74%
'23/24
68%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
21
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
14 families put this school as their 1st choice (67% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Henry Lane, Bardney CofE & Methodist Primary School, Lincoln
West Lindsey, LN3 5XJ
Henry Lane, Bardney CofE & Methodist Primary School, Lincoln
West Lindsey, LN3 5XJ
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