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Church Lane Primary School & Nursery
Church Lane, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 7DF, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.4 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
221
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 98%, this primary school stands out as an excellent choice for families. The school achieves 72% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 31% nationally. While the percentage of pupils reaching a higher standard is 13%, the overall performance and strong community support reflect a positive learning environment.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (44 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
School supports development
98%
Progress is communicated
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
School keeps me informed
93%
School has high expectations
93%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.1%
White Other10.0%
Other2.3%
Black African1.4%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Location
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53.00132, -0.40988 · NG34 7DF
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN120387
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Church Lane Primary School & Nursery rated by Ofsted?
Church Lane Primary School & Nursery was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2025.
Is Church Lane Primary School & Nursery a good school?
Church Lane Primary School & Nursery scores 96.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Church Lane Primary School & Nursery?
Based on 44 Ofsted Parent View responses, Church Lane Primary School & Nursery receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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