Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
94%
Capacity
394
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy
Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the West Lindsey community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 394 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nicola Gough, it falls under Lincolnshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% 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 2606th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 7th out of 41 in West Lindsey.
Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 64 applications for 40 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 40 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 Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy include Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Library, Forest School, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Cricket, Tennis, as well as clubs including Science Club, Drama, Film Club, Art Club and 1 more.
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 West Lindsey, Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary 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.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | School Drive, Lincoln, West Lindsey, LN2 3LA |
| Headteacher | Nicola Gough |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 394 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.6% |
| School Capacity | 394 / 420 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Jan 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (26 Jan 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2606th of 13,686
Nationally
221st of 1,353
In East Midlands
7th of 41
In West Lindsey
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
72%
'23/24
75%
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
2025/26Oversubscribed40
64
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
40 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.
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Contact Information
School Drive, Lincoln
West Lindsey, LN2 3LA
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