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Horncastle Primary School

East Lindsey, LN9 5EHPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
59%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
56 1st-choice / 56 places
Ranking
#8,176
of 13,686 nationally

About Horncastle Primary School

Horncastle Primary School is a state-funded mixed primary for children aged 3 to 11, located in the East Lindsey borough of Lincolnshire. The school currently has 430 pupils on roll, well below its capacity of 630, which leaves significant room for growth. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 38.8%, a figure that is notably high and suggests the school serves a community with considerable economic need. Despite this spare capacity, the school was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, receiving 69 applications for 56 places, with 56 first-preference offers made. This gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.23, indicating that while the school is popular locally, it is not under extreme pressure. The headteacher is Andrew Cook, and the school does not have a religious character.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBowl Alley Lane, Horncastle, East Lindsey, LN9 5EH
HeadteacherAndrew Cook
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils430
Free School Meals (FSM)38.8%
School Capacity430 / 630 (68% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Dining HallMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballRoundersCricketNetballGymnasticsCross CountryAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaEco ClubCodingArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:30

Breakfast club

07:45-08:55

After-school care

15:30-17:30

Source: horncastleprimary.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Horncastle Primary School

Horncastle 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.