The Morton Church of England (Controlled) Primary School

About The Morton Church of England (Controlled) Primary School

The Morton Church of England (Controlled) Primary School stands out sharply against the local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes. While the Lincolnshire average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths sits at 57 per cent, this school achieves 83 per cent – a gap of 26 percentage points that puts it well ahead of most primary schools in the area. That performance places it 11th out of 280 similar schools across the county, and second in the South Kesteven district out of 48 primaries. The school’s ranking score of 83 also puts it in the top 10 per cent nationally. It’s a Church of England primary with a mixed intake of 213 pupils, slightly over its capacity of 210, and serves a community where 21 per cent of children are eligible for free school meals – a figure that makes its strong results all the more notable.

Digging into the detail of the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, the school’s strength is consistent across subjects. In reading, 87 per cent of pupils reached the expected standard and 40 per cent achieved a higher score, with an average scaled score of 107. In maths, 90 per cent hit the expected level and 23 per cent reached the higher threshold, averaging 106. Writing saw 87 per cent at the expected standard and 20 per cent at the higher level. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2025 rated it Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. This represents a significant improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2013, when it was rated Requires Improvement, and the ungraded inspection noted that the school had improved significantly. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with 91 per cent of the 58 respondents saying they would recommend the school, and 94 per cent agreeing or strongly agreeing that their child is happy there.

The school offers a range of facilities including a Forest School, sensory room, sports hall, chapel and library, plus clubs such as choir, science club and chess. Sports on offer include tennis, swimming, football, cricket, cross country, dance and rounders. The school has specific SEND provisions for dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication difficulties – though parent views on SEND support are more divided, with 58 per cent strongly agreeing that children get the support they need but 17 per cent disagreeing. For the 2025/26 intake, the school was oversubscribed: 30 places attracted 36 applications, all 25 first-preference applicants were offered places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.2. With nursery provision from age two, this is a school that suits families who value strong academic outcomes within a Church of England setting and who are prepared for a competitive admissions process.

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