SchoolScoresDigby CofE School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Church Street, Digby, Lincoln, LN4 3LZ
01526 320630 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 1 July 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
19 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Lincoln comparisons use the 32 of its 76 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 44 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Lincoln | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 16th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 12th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 87% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 13 parents who had raised a concern 27th highest of 29 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 9% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 23rd highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 28% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 34%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Lincoln figures pool parents at the Lincoln schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
8 pupils in this year group.
Only 8 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
88% — 29 points above the Lincolnshire average, and 26 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 88% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 25% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 100% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 88% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 100% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 113 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 112 | 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 10 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 10 |
| Of those, offered a place | 10 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 26 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 23rd highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.6% | 29.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 18th highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 4.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 36th highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 50% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.3% | 14.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 65th highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 13.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 10th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Lower than 91% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 21st lowest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Lower than 76% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.5% | 12.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 70th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Lower than 7% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 8.9 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 74th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Lower than 3% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 70th highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 4% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 13.0 | 19.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 73rd highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 2% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 5.9 | 9.6 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- Digby the Tedder Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Winchelsea Primary School Ruskington 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ruskington Chestnut Street CofE Academy 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Digby CofE School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 1 July 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Digby CofE School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 88% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 26 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Digby CofE School?
84% of the 19 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Digby CofE School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Digby CofE School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 10 families put Digby CofE School as their first choice for 10 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 10 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 120519.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.