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Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School

West Lindsey, LN3 5XJPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
68%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
14 1st-choice / 14 places
Ranking
#5,004
of 13,686 nationally

About Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School

Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with every one of its 14 first-preference applicants for the 2025/26 academic year receiving an offer. The school was oversubscribed overall, receiving 21 applications for those 14 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.5. This level of demand suggests a strong local reputation, though the school does not publish a parent-view recommendation percentage. With a capacity of 240 and currently 183 pupils on roll, there is some room for growth, and the school’s nursery provision means children can join from age two. The headteacher, Garth Hicks, leads a Church of England and Methodist primary that serves a community where 37.7 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure well above the national average.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England/Methodist
AddressHenry Lane, Bardney CofE & Methodist Primary School, Lincoln, West Lindsey, LN3 5XJ
HeadteacherGarth Hicks
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils183
Free School Meals (FSM)37.7%
School Capacity183 / 240 (76% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (18 May 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Feb 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
LibraryForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

Cross CountryNetballCricketRounders

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubCodingChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearing

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: bardneyschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.