The Potterhanworth Church of England Primary School
114%
Capacity
120
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About The Potterhanworth Church of England Primary School
The Potterhanworth Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North Kesteven community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 120 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (114% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated The Potterhanworth Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ben Kennedy, 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 8117th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 26th out of 41 in North Kesteven.
The Potterhanworth Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 28 applications for 11 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 8 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The Potterhanworth Church of England Primary School include Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Football, Athletics, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Coding, Book Club, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.5%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Kesteven, The Potterhanworth Church of England 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 | Main Road, Lincoln, North Kesteven, LN4 2DT |
| Headteacher | Ben Kennedy |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 120 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.5% |
| School Capacity | 120 / 105 (114% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (30 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 8 Nov 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8117th of 13,686
Nationally
746th of 1,353
In East Midlands
26th of 41
In North Kesteven
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
58%
'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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed11
28
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
8 families put this school as their 1st choice (29% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Main Road, Lincoln
North Kesteven, LN4 2DT
Journey to School
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