The St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Thorpe on the Hill
96%
Capacity
201
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About The St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Thorpe on the Hill
The St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Thorpe on the Hill is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the North Kesteven community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 201 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated The St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Thorpe on the Hill "Good", the school is led by headteacher Naomi Weaver, it falls under Lincolnshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2078th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 41 in North Kesteven.
The St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Thorpe on the Hill is a popular choice with families — it received 66 applications for 27 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 26 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at The St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Thorpe on the Hill include Library, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Forest School, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Science Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Kesteven, The St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Thorpe on the Hill 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 | School Lane, Lincoln, North Kesteven, LN6 9BN |
| Headteacher | Naomi Weaver |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 201 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.9% |
| School Capacity | 201 / 210 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (19 Jul 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 1 Apr 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (77%)
2078th of 13,686
Nationally
176th of 1,353
In East Midlands
4th of 41
In North Kesteven
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
77%
Expected Standard
15%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
77%
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
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
66
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
26 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About The St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Thorpe on the Hill
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Contact Information
School Lane, Lincoln
North Kesteven, LN6 9BN
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