Bassingham Primary School

About Bassingham Primary School

Bassingham Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North Kesteven community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 166 pupils on roll, operating at 77% capacity.

Ofsted has rated Bassingham Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sam Betts, it falls under Lincolnshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 74% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3069th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 41 in North Kesteven.

Bassingham Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 65 applications for 29 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Bassingham Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Cross Country, Rounders and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Eco Club, Book Club, Chess.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 16.3%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in North Kesteven, Bassingham 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.

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