How many pupils does Horncastle Primary School have?

Horncastle Primary School has 430 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Horncastle Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Horncastle Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 May 2024).

How does Horncastle Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

57% of pupils at Horncastle Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Horncastle Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Horncastle Primary School is part of WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Horncastle Primary School?

Horncastle Primary School is located at Bowl Alley Lane, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 5EH.

Horncastle Primary School

Bowl Alley Lane, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 5EH

Good

Inspected 1 May 2024

Good

Ofsted

57%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

430

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Horncastle Primary School

Horncastle Primary School is an academy converter in Horncastle, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 430 pupils on roll. It is part of WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 May 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 40.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lincolnshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 430 / 630 (68%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 1 May 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

40.5%

Free school meals

3.4%

EAL

3.5%

SEN support

12.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

57%

Expected standard (RWM)

11%

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.0%

Overall absence

7.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

17.7

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -3.8 vs 2023/24

23.4

Pupils per teacher

↑ +4.1 vs 2023/24

16.29

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.3 vs 2023/24

£52,205

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 25% on leadership pay

↑ +£7,025 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

4.6

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£5,821

Spend per pupil

£6,758

Income per pupil

53%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Bowl Alley Lane, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 5EH
Phone: 01507522662
Headteacher: Andrew Cook
Website: www.horncastleprimary.co.uk/

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Horncastle Primary School?: Horncastle Primary School is an academy converter in Horncastle, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Horncastle Primary School have?: Horncastle Primary School has 430 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Horncastle Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Horncastle Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 May 2024).
How does Horncastle Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 57% of pupils at Horncastle Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Horncastle Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Horncastle Primary School is part of WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Horncastle Primary School?: Horncastle Primary School is located at Bowl Alley Lane, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 5EH.

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