SchoolScoresOsbournby Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
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London Road, Osbournby, Open, Sleaford, NG34 0DG
01529 455375 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 3 July 2023. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
20 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Sleaford comparisons use the 7 of its 16 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 9 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 | Sleaford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 6th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sleaford. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 94% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 6th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sleaford. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 6th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sleaford. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 86% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 13 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sleaford. Higher than 47% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54% | 60% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 16 parents who had raised a concern 5th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sleaford. Higher than 42% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 89% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sleaford. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Sleaford figures pool parents at the Sleaford 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.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 120386), before it changed to its current form.
25% — 34 points below the Lincolnshire average, and 37 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 25% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 75% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 38% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 38% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 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 | 12 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 11 |
| Of those, offered a place | 11 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 16 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
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 13th highest of 16 state primary schools in Sleaford. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.0% | 29.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 16th highest of 16 state primary schools in Sleaford. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 4.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 16 state primary schools in Sleaford. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.3% | 14.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 16th highest of 16 state primary schools in Sleaford. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 13.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 16 state primary schools in Sleaford. Lower than 84% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Sleaford. Lower than 69% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.8% | 12.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 16 state primary schools in Sleaford. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 16 state primary schools in Sleaford. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 15th highest of 15 state primary schools in Sleaford. Higher than 3% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 12.2 | 19.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 14th highest of 15 state primary schools in Sleaford. Higher than 4% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 6.7 | 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.
Questions parents ask
What is Osbournby Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Osbournby Primary School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 3 July 2023.
How did Osbournby Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 25% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 37 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Osbournby Primary School?
90% of the 20 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Osbournby Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Osbournby Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 11 families put Osbournby Primary School as their first choice for 12 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 11 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 151275.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.