SchoolScoresBourne Elsea Park CofE Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of INFINITY ACADEMIES TRUST
Sandown Drive, Elsea Park, Bourne, PE10 0WP
01778 426968 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 26 April 2017.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 1 December 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
83% — 24 points above the Lincolnshire average, and 21 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 83% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 87% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Lincolnshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 43 |
| Of those, offered a place | 29 (67%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 131 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 2.4 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.5
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 6 state primary schools in Bourne. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.5% | 29.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools in Bourne. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 4.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 6 state primary schools in Bourne. Higher than 2% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 14.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools in Bourne. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.0% | 13.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 6 state primary schools in Bourne. Lower than 67% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 6 state primary schools in Bourne. Lower than 82% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 12.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 6 state primary schools in Bourne. Lower than 43% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.5 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 6 state primary schools in Bourne. Lower than 36% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 6 state primary schools in Bourne. Higher than 84% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.7 | 19.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 6 state primary schools in Bourne. Higher than 73% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.1 | 9.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools in Bourne. Higher than 84% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 25.4% | 13.4%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Bourne Abbey CofE Primary Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bourne Westfield Primary Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thurlby Community Primary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Edenham CofE School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Morton CofE (Controlled) Primary School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), improved significantly 2025 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Bourne Elsea Park CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Bourne Elsea Park CofE Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 April 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 1 December 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Bourne Elsea Park CofE Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 21 points above the England average of 62%.
Is Bourne Elsea Park CofE Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 43 families put Bourne Elsea Park CofE Primary Academy as their first choice for 29 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 29 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 140214.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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