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William Alvey School

North Kesteven, NG34 7EAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2022
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
51 1st-choice / 54 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3353 of 13,686 nationally

About William Alvey School

William Alvey School is a Church of England primary in North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, and it sits comfortably within the top quarter of primary schools in the local authority. According to the most recent rankings, it places 10th out of 41 schools in the district, with a KS2 score of 73. That puts it ahead of the local authority average of 57, though it is not among the very top performers in the area. The three highest-ranked peers in the same LA are Quadring Cowley & Brown's Primary School, Deeping St Nicholas Primary School, and The Tydd St Mary Church of England Primary School. For families considering alternatives, the nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Church Lane Primary School & Nursery, just 0. 4 kilometres away. William Alvey itself was rated Good in its most recent graded inspection in 2022, a step down from the Outstanding it held in its previous inspection back in 2006.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressEastgate, Sleaford, North Kesteven, NG34 7EA
HeadteacherShaun Farrington
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Number of Pupils599
Free School Meals (FSM)27.0%
School Capacity599 / 630 (95% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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Frequently Asked Questions About William Alvey School

William Alvey School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.