Friskney All Saints Church of England Primary School

About Friskney All Saints Church of England Primary School

Friskney All Saints Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in the Lincolnshire local authority, serving just 70 pupils from ages 3 to 11 in the East Lindsey borough. Within the local authority’s primary school rankings, it places 10th out of 47 schools, putting it comfortably in the top quarter. The top-performing peers in the same area include Quadring Cowley & Brown's Primary School, Deeping St Nicholas Primary School, and The Tydd St Mary Church of England Primary School, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, with 14 applications for 8 places and all 8 first-preference applicants receiving offers, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.75. This level of demand suggests it is a popular choice locally, despite its small size and capacity of 196, which leaves room for growth. The school has a Church of England religious character and is led by headteacher Tina Wood.

Academically, Friskey All Saints has shown clear improvement. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024, the school was rated Good overall, with Good marks across all five categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. This is a notable step up from its previous inspection in February 2020, when it was rated Requires Improvement across the board. At Key Stage 2, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which is ten percentage points above the local authority average of 57%. Reading and maths average scores were 105 and 102 respectively, and 73% of pupils reached the expected standard in each subject individually. Writing was stronger still, with 80% achieving the expected level. However, the proportion reaching the higher standard in all three subjects was just 7%, and in maths it was 13%, indicating that while most pupils meet expectations, fewer are exceeding them.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including a library, playing fields, dining hall, art studios, gymnasium, sports hall and a chapel. Sports provision covers netball, dance, gymnastics and rounders, while clubs include Eco Club, Coding and Film Club. The school has a nursery provision and provides support for pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication needs. With 47.1% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a community with above-average economic disadvantage. Given its small size, improving Ofsted record, and strong local demand, this school will particularly suit families looking for a close-knit, Church of England primary with a clear upward trajectory and good SEND support, especially those living within the East Lindsey catchment.

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