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Ling Moor Primary Academy

North Kesteven, LN6 8QZPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
75%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
52 1st-choice / 57 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2739 of 13,686 nationally

About Ling Moor Primary Academy

Ling Moor Primary Academy is a state primary school in North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, and it is significantly oversubscribed. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 107 applications for just 57 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.88, with all 52 first-preference applicants being offered a spot. The school currently has 414 pupils on roll, well above its official capacity of 315, which suggests it is a popular choice among local families. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 13%, which is notably lower than the national average for primary schools, indicating a relatively affluent intake. The school is non-denominational and mixed, catering for children aged 4 to 11 under headteacher John Sisman. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, awarded Outstanding grades across every category judged, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision, maintaining the Outstanding rating it has held since at least its previous inspection in 2013.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRichmond Drive, Lincoln, North Kesteven, LN6 8QZ
HeadteacherJohn Sisman
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils414
Free School Meals (FSM)13.0%
School Capacity414 / 315 (131% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

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

Source: Ofsted, 16 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryForest SchoolSports HallPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

GymnasticsAthleticsNetballDanceCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirScience ClubChessFilm ClubArt 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ling Moor Primary Academy

Ling Moor Primary Academy has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.