SchoolScoresManor Farm Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of L.E.A.D. ACADEMY TRUST
Tiber Road, North Hykeham, Lincoln, LN6 9ST
01522 681892 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 8 May 2019.
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 22 January 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
40 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 31st highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 6% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 19th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 16th 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% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied 11th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 35 parents who had raised a concern Joint 21st highest of 29 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 26% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 25th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 19%). 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
30 pupils in this year group.
73% — 14 points above the Lincolnshire average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 73% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 | 23 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 23 |
| Of those, offered a place | 23 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 69 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.4 · 2025: 1.3 · 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 73rd highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 11% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.1% | 29.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 52nd highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 4.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 75th highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 2% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.7% | 14.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 26th highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 13.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 13th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Lower than 90% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Lower than 94% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 12.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 67th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Lower than 12% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.2 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 47th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Lower than 41% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.9% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 94% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.6 | 19.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 97% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 15.4 | 9.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 59 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 92% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 32.7% | 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
- The North Hykeham All Saints CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- The South Hykeham Community Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fosse Way Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ling Moor Primary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- The St Michael's CofE Primary School, Thorpe on the Hill 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Lincoln Manor Leas Infants School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- The Lincoln Manor Leas Junior School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Waddington Redwood Primary Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Meadows Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Leslie Manser Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Manor Farm Academy's Ofsted rating?
Manor Farm Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 May 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 22 January 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Manor Farm Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Manor Farm Academy?
83% of the 40 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Manor Farm Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Manor Farm Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 23 families put Manor Farm Academy as their first choice for 23 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 23 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 141556.
- 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.