Morton Trentside Primary School
82%
Capacity
183
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Morton Trentside Primary School
Morton Trentside Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the West Lindsey community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 183 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 224 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Morton Trentside Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Carrie-Ann Jackson, it falls under Lincolnshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 59% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8088th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 41 in West Lindsey.
Morton Trentside Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 46 applications for 24 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Morton Trentside Primary School include Music Rooms, Forest School, Sports Hall, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Athletics, Tennis and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Art Club, Gardening, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in West Lindsey, Morton Trentside Primary School is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Crooked Billet Street, Morton Trentside Primary School, GAINSBOROUGH, West Lindsey, DN21 3AH |
| Headteacher | Carrie-Ann Jackson |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 183 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.8% |
| School Capacity | 183 / 224 (82% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (22 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 14 May 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8088th of 13,686
Nationally
741st of 1,353
In East Midlands
18th of 41
In West Lindsey
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
76%
'23/24
59%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
46
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (52% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Crooked Billet Street, Morton Trentside Primary School, GAINSBOROUGH
West Lindsey, DN21 3AH
Crooked Billet Street, Morton Trentside Primary School, GAINSBOROUGH
West Lindsey, DN21 3AH
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