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The Metheringham Primary School
Princes Street, Metheringham, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN4 3BX, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.8 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
264
Capacity
280
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of December 2022, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, where it ranks in the top 75% nationally. However, only 4% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners, although its LocaleIQ score suggests it may face some challenges compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 6 December 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 54% | Bottom 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.1%
White Other1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Location
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53.13814, -0.40576 · LN4 3BX
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN120382
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is The Metheringham Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The Metheringham Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 December 2022.
Is The Metheringham Primary School a good school?
The Metheringham Primary School scores 23.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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