St Bartholomews CofE Primary School
85%
Capacity
89
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About St Bartholomews CofE Primary School
St Bartholomews CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Holland community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 89 pupils on roll and is well-filled (85% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated St Bartholomews CofE Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Sophie Ingle, it falls under Lincolnshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 10597th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 32 in South Holland.
St Bartholomews CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 20 applications for 8 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 7 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Bartholomews CofE Primary School include Forest School, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Netball, Athletics, Tennis, as well as clubs including Film Club, Gardening, Eco Club, Drama and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 33.7%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Holland, St Bartholomews CofE 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Leaveslake Drove, Spalding, South Holland, PE11 3QJ |
| Headteacher | Sophie Ingle |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 89 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 33.7% |
| School Capacity | 89 / 105 (85% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (50%)
10597th of 13,686
Nationally
1010th of 1,353
In East Midlands
17th of 32
In South Holland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
50%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
43%
'23/24
50%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed8
20
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
7 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Bartholomews CofE Primary School
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Contact Information
Leaveslake Drove, Spalding
South Holland, PE11 3QJ
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