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The Donington-on-Bain School

East Lindsey, LN11 9TJPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
13 1st-choice / 13 places
Ranking
#6,516
of 13,686 nationally

About The Donington-on-Bain School

If you're a parent in East Lindsey weighing up primary options, the signals from The Donington-on-Bain School are reassuring. In the most recent admissions round for 2025/26, the school was oversubscribed: 15 families applied for 13 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.15. All 13 first-preference applicants received an offer, which suggests that for those who put it top of their list, it's a realistic choice. The school is a mixed, state primary for children aged 4 to 11, with 97 pupils on roll against a capacity of 105. It has a relatively low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 11.3 per cent. While there is no formal parent view survey data to draw on here, the fact that the school is oversubscribed and fills all its first-preference places is a practical indicator of local confidence.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMain Road, Louth, East Lindsey, LN11 9TJ
HeadteacherLouise Anyan
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils97
Free School Meals (FSM)11.3%
School Capacity97 / 105 (92% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 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, 24 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Outdoor PlaygroundDining HallLibraryForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

NetballCross CountryGymnasticsAthleticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubDramaArt ClubScience ClubEco ClubBook Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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The Donington-on-Bain School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.