The Pinchbeck East Church of England Primary Academy
94%
Capacity
396
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About The Pinchbeck East Church of England Primary Academy
The Pinchbeck East Church of England Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Holland community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 396 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated The Pinchbeck East Church of England Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Andrew Raistrick, it falls under Lincolnshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11467th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 22nd out of 32 in South Holland.
The Pinchbeck East Church of England Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 82 applications for 60 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 58 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The Pinchbeck East Church of England Primary Academy include ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Gymnastics, Cricket and 3 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Book Club, Film Club, Gardening and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.8%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Holland, The Pinchbeck East Church of England Primary Academy 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 | Fennell Road, Spalding, South Holland, PE11 3RP |
| Headteacher | Andrew Raistrick |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 396 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.8% |
| School Capacity | 396 / 420 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (47%)
11467th of 13,686
Nationally
1103rd of 1,353
In East Midlands
22nd of 32
In South Holland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
47%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
47%
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
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed60
82
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
58 families put this school as their 1st choice (71% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Fennell Road, Spalding
South Holland, PE11 3RP
Journey to School
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