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Huttoft Primary & Nursery School

East Lindsey, LN13 9REPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Sep 2024
KS2 Results
50%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
13 1st-choice / 13 places
Ranking
#10,765
of 13,686 nationally

About Huttoft Primary & Nursery School

Huttoft Primary & Nursery School is a state-funded mixed primary in the Lincolnshire village of Huttoft, part of the East Lindsey district. It currently educates 164 pupils against a capacity of 191, leaving some physical room for growth, though demand is notably high. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 26 applications for just 13 places, making it officially oversubscribed with a ratio of two applicants per place; all 13 first-preference families were offered a spot. The school’s intake reflects a community with above-average economic challenge: 28.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national primary average of around 23%. This context matters when interpreting the school’s academic profile, as schools with higher FSM rates often face additional hurdles. The school also offers nursery provision for children from age two, feeding into the main school, and has no religious character.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressChurch Lane, Alford, East Lindsey, LN13 9RE
HeadteacherDamian Davey
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils164
Free School Meals (FSM)28.5%
School Capacity164 / 191 (86% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Sept 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 13 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Dining HallOutdoor PlaygroundSensory RoomICT SuiteForest SchoolLibrary

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

SwimmingTennisCricketRounders

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingScience ClubChessArt ClubFilm Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Huttoft Primary & Nursery School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.