SchoolScoresLeslie Manser Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Kingsdown Road, Doddington Park, Lincoln, LN6 0FB
01522 688328 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 February 2020.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 11 June 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
101 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 24th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 16th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 24th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 52 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 67% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 69 parents who had raised a concern 15th highest of 29 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 42% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 79% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 21 parents of children with SEND Joint 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 77% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 72% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 11th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 39%). 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
28 pupils in this year group.
46% — 13 points below the Lincolnshire average, and 16 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 46% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 64% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 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 | 39 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 39 |
| Of those, offered a place | 39 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 71 |
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 10th highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 42.8% | 29.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 19th highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 4.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 61st highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.2% | 14.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 22nd highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.2% | 13.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 71st lowest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Lower than 13% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 70th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Lower than 18% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.6% | 12.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 63rd lowest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Lower than 21% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.8 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 57th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Lower than 26% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 38th highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 40% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.8 | 19.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 49th highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 21% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.0 | 9.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 59 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 93% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 34.7% | 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
- St Hugh's Catholic Primary, A Voluntary Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Lancaster School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2023
- Lincoln Birchwood Junior School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodlands Infant and Nursery School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025
- Hartsholme Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011), confirmed 2023 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ling Moor Primary Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Lawrence CofE Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fosse Way Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- The North Hykeham All Saints CofE Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Leslie Manser Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Leslie Manser Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 February 2020. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 11 June 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Leslie Manser Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 16 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Leslie Manser Primary School?
93% of the 101 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Leslie Manser Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Leslie Manser Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 39 families put Leslie Manser Primary School as their first choice for 39 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 39 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 120509.
- 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.