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Heighington Millfield Primary Academy

North Kesteven, LN4 1RQPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
66%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
33 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#5,725
of 13,686 nationally

About Heighington Millfield Primary Academy

Heighington Millfield Primary Academy’s Key Stage 2 results put it ahead of the local authority average for primary schools, with 66% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to the Lincolnshire average of 57%. That nine-percentage-point gap is a meaningful one, and it places the school in the top half of primaries nationally, around the 42nd percentile. Within North Kesteven, it ranks 21st out of 41 schools on this measure, which puts it just above the middle of the pack locally. The school’s overall Ofsted rating is Good, confirmed in a June 2023 inspection, and one area — behaviour and attitudes — was judged Outstanding. That’s a notable strength, and it suggests a calm, orderly environment where children are ready to learn. The previous inspection, back in 2011, also rated the school Good overall, so the current rating represents consistent quality rather than a recent jump.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMill Lane, Lincoln, North Kesteven, LN4 1RQ
HeadteacherDonna Woosey
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils210
Free School Meals (FSM)13.8%
School Capacity210 / 226 (93% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sports HallPlaying FieldsICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosGymnasiumMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

TennisCricketGymnasticsAthleticsRoundersCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaScience ClubFilm ClubArt ClubBook ClubGardening

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Heighington Millfield Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.