The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern
103%
Capacity
72
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern
The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the East Lindsey community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 72 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (103% of 70 places).
Ofsted has rated The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern "Good", the school is led by headteacher Karen Robinson, it falls under Lincolnshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 650th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 47 in East Lindsey.
The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern is a popular choice with families — it received 16 applications for 10 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern include Playing Fields, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Gymnastics, Cross Country, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Gardening, Drama, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 30.6%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Lindsey, The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern 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, Alford, East Lindsey, LN13 0NB |
| Headteacher | Karen Robinson |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 72 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.6% |
| School Capacity | 72 / 70 (103% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (29 Mar 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Nov 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (86%)
650th of 13,686
Nationally
57th of 1,353
In East Midlands
1st of 47
In East Lindsey
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
86%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
82%
'23/24
86%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
16
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern
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Contact Information
Main Road, Alford
East Lindsey, LN13 0NB
Journey to School
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