William Hildyard Church of England Primary and Nursery School
104%
Capacity
218
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About William Hildyard Church of England Primary and Nursery School
William Hildyard Church of England Primary and Nursery School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Kesteven community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 218 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 210 places).
Ofsted has rated William Hildyard Church of England Primary and Nursery School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Laura Martin, it falls under Lincolnshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9188th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 33rd out of 48 in South Kesteven.
William Hildyard Church of England Primary and Nursery School is a popular choice with families — it received 53 applications for 22 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at William Hildyard Church of England Primary and Nursery School include Gymnasium, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Athletics, Swimming, Gymnastics and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Art Club, Gardening, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 19.5%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Kesteven, William Hildyard Church of England Primary and Nursery 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 | Godsey Lane, Market Deeping, South Kesteven, PE6 8HZ |
| Headteacher | Laura Martin |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 218 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.5% |
| School Capacity | 218 / 210 (104% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Jun 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 1 May 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9188th of 13,686
Nationally
855th of 1,353
In East Midlands
33rd of 48
In South Kesteven
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
4%
Higher Standard
'22/23
70%
'23/24
56%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed22
53
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Godsey Lane, Market Deeping
South Kesteven, PE6 8HZ
Journey to School
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Opening Hours
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