Whaplode Church of England Primary School
92%
Capacity
194
Pupils
2.2x
Demand
About Whaplode Church of England Primary School
Whaplode Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Holland community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 194 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated Whaplode Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Abbie Muir, it falls under Lincolnshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5284th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 10th out of 32 in South Holland.
Whaplode Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 49 applications for 22 places, making it 2.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Whaplode Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Forest School, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Gymnastics, Rounders, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Choir, Book Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 32.5%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Holland, Whaplode Church of England Primary 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 |
| Address | Mill Lane, Spalding, South Holland, PE12 6TS |
| Headteacher | Abbie Muir |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 194 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 32.5% |
| School Capacity | 194 / 210 (92% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (18 May 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)
5284th of 13,686
Nationally
473rd of 1,353
In East Midlands
10th of 32
In South Holland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
67%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
67%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
49
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
19 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.
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Contact Information
Mill Lane, Spalding
South Holland, PE12 6TS
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