The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School
84%
Capacity
176
Pupils
1.0x
Demand
About The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School
The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School is a state-funded Church of England/Methodist primary school serving the East Lindsey community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 176 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Melanie Page, 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 8135th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 20th out of 47 in East Lindsey.
The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School is a popular choice with families — it received 25 applications for 24 places, making it 1.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 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 Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School include Sensory Room, Forest School, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Cricket, Cross Country and 3 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Drama, Coding, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 64.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Lindsey, The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist 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/Methodist |
| Address | Magdalen Road, Skegness, East Lindsey, PE24 4DD |
| Headteacher | Melanie Page |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 176 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 64.2% |
| School Capacity | 176 / 210 (84% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Jun 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (7 Jun 2023): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 Mar 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (59%)
8135th of 13,686
Nationally
750th of 1,353
In East Midlands
20th of 47
In East Lindsey
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
59%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
30%
'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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
25
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (96% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Magdalen Road, Skegness
East Lindsey, PE24 4DD
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