SchoolScoresWaddington All Saints Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of L.E.A.D. ACADEMY TRUST
Mere Road, Waddington, Lincoln, LN5 9NX
01522 820099 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 10 June 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 | Good |
| 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
55 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 21st highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 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 19th highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 18 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 14th highest of 17 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 24% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 44% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 39 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% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 12 parents of children with SEND 6th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 35% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 72% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 22nd highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Lincoln. Higher than 30% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 15%). 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
48 pupils in this year group.
77% — 18 points above the Lincolnshire average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 77% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 19% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 81% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 104 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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 | 54 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 51 |
| Of those, offered a place | 51 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 97 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 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 61st highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.5% | 29.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 38th highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 4.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 39th highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.3% | 14.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 37th highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 13.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 16th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Lower than 87% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 15th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Lower than 87% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 12.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 37th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Lower than 55% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8 | 3.5 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 46th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Lower than 46% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 27th highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 56% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.1 | 19.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 21st highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 60% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.3 | 9.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 26th highest of 59 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 49% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 12.2% | 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
- Waddington Redwood Primary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 47% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Meadows Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Lincoln Manor Leas Infants School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- The Lincoln Manor Leas Junior School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2022 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Coleby CofE Primary Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024, before conversion) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fosse Way Academy 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2023 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- The North Hykeham All Saints CofE Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- The South Hykeham Community Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Waddington All Saints Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 10 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Waddington All Saints Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 15 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Waddington All Saints Academy?
85% of the 55 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Waddington All Saints Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Waddington All Saints Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 51 families put Waddington All Saints Academy as their first choice for 54 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 51 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 145358.
- 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.