Frithville Primary School

About Frithville Primary School

Frithville Primary School sits well below the Lincolnshire local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes, with the LA average sitting at 57. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated it Requires Improvement overall, a downgrade from its previous Good rating in 2013. This places it among a minority of schools in the county that are not yet meeting the standards most parents would expect. The school is small, with just 31 pupils against a capacity of 70, and a high proportion of children — 61.3% — eligible for free school meals, which is significantly above the national average. While the headline metrics may give pause, the inspection report noted that personal development and behaviour and attitudes are both Good, suggesting that the school maintains a positive environment for its pupils despite the challenges it faces in leadership and the quality of education.

Academically, the picture is mixed. The Ofsted breakdown shows that the quality of education and leadership and management both require improvement, while personal development and behaviour and attitudes are rated Good. The school has no published Progress 8 or KS2 SATs results in the data, so it is not possible to compare its academic performance directly against the LA average of 57. However, the Requires Improvement rating for quality of education indicates that outcomes for pupils are not yet where they need to be. The school is also heavily oversubscribed relative to its size — for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 12 applications for just 4 places, with 3 first-preference offers made. This suggests that despite the Ofsted rating, local demand remains strong, possibly due to its rural location in East Lindsey and the limited number of nearby alternatives.

Frithville Primary School offers a range of facilities including art studios, music rooms, an ICT suite, a sports hall, playing fields, a forest school, an outdoor playground, a sensory room, and a chapel. Sports provision includes football, tennis, cross country, cricket, dance, and gymnastics, and there are clubs for science, art, and gardening. The school also provides SEND support for specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication needs. Given its small size, high FSM percentage, and Requires Improvement rating, this school is likely to suit families who value a close-knit, rural setting and are comfortable working closely with staff to support their child's progress. Parents should be aware that the school is currently under pressure to improve its leadership and academic outcomes, and may want to discuss the school's improvement plan with the headteacher, Damian Davey.

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