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Bucknall Primary School

East Lindsey, LN10 5DTPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
8 1st-choice / 8 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Bucknall Primary School

Bucknall Primary School is a small state primary in the Lincolnshire village of Bucknall, East Lindsey, and its pupil numbers tell a story of a genuinely intimate setting. With just 34 children on roll, the school operates well below any notional capacity, yet demand is notably strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 17 applications for just 8 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.13. All 8 first-preference applicants were offered a place, but the overall figure suggests more families want in than can be accommodated. The school’s free school meal rate sits at 44.1%, which is significantly above the national primary average of around 23% and points to a catchment with above-average levels of economic disadvantage. This context matters when interpreting the school’s outcomes, as it serves a community with higher-than-typical challenges. The school is mixed-gender, non-religious, and caters for children aged 3 to 11, including a nursery provision, making it a genuine all-through primary option for local families.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBucknall Primary School, Main Street, Henry Lane, Bardney, East Lindsey, LN10 5DT
HeadteacherGarth Hicks
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils34
Free School Meals (FSM)44.1%
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (17 Jan 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 20 Dec 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
GymnasiumSports HallDining HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

CricketGymnasticsDanceAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubArt ClubCoding

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

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DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageOther

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

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Bucknall 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.