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Waddington Redwood Primary Academy

North Kesteven, LN5 9BNPrimaryAges 5–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2023
KS2 Results
34%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
30 1st-choice / 32 places
Ranking
#13,041
of 13,686 nationally

About Waddington Redwood Primary Academy

Waddington Redwood Primary Academy in North Kesteven is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 5 to 11, and it’s clearly a popular choice among local families. The school has a capacity of 315 places but currently houses 293 pupils, leaving a small number of spare spaces. However, demand is high: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 72 applications for just 32 places, with 30 of those coming as first preferences. That works out at an oversubscription ratio of 2.25, meaning more than two families applied for every available spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals sits at 19.8%, which is noticeably above the national primary average of around 23% — so the school serves a community with a fair degree of socio-economic diversity. The headteacher is Sian Milling, and the school has no religious character or nursery provision.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range5 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRedwood Drive, Waddington, Lincoln, North Kesteven, LN5 9BN
HeadteacherSian Milling
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils293
Free School Meals (FSM)19.8%
School Capacity293 / 315 (93% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Jan 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (18 Jan 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Sept 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
GymnasiumSensory RoomICT SuiteSports HallMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundDining HallForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

TennisFootballDanceAthleticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubCodingChoirGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Waddington Redwood Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.