Washingborough Academy

About Washingborough Academy

Washingborough Academy is a state-funded None primary school serving the North Kesteven community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 272 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 315 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Washingborough Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jason O'Rourke, it falls under Lincolnshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 61% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7552nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 23rd out of 41 in North Kesteven.

Washingborough Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 44 applications for 26 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 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 Washingborough Academy include Music Rooms, Forest School, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Gymnasium.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cross Country, Rounders, Dance and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Science Club, Choir, Chess.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in North Kesteven, Washingborough Academy 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.

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