SchoolScoresWelton St Mary's CofE Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of WELTON ST MARY'S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY ACADEMY
School Drive, Welton, Lincoln, LN2 3LA
01673 860339 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 4 July 2013.
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 |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 26 January 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
66 pupils in this year group.
76% — 17 points above the Lincolnshire average, and 14 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 76% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 12% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 86% | 71% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 79% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 89% | 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. | 106 | 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 | 44 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 43 |
| Of those, offered a place | 43 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 81 |
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. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Lincolnshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 40th highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.8% | 29.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 55th highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 4.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 57th highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.6% | 14.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 36th highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 13.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 8th 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) 13th lowest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Lower than 89% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 12.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. 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 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. 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 22nd highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 63% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.7 | 19.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 26th highest of 76 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 49% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.7 | 9.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 25th highest of 59 state primary schools in Lincoln. Higher than 50% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 12.5% | 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
- Dunholme St Chad's CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Hackthorn CofE Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ellison Boulters CofE Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pollyplatt Primary Academy 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Nettleham Infant and Nursery School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- The Nettleham CofE Voluntary Aided Junior School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 35% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Welton St Mary's CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Welton St Mary's CofE Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 4 July 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 26 January 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Welton St Mary's CofE Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 14 points above the England average of 62%.
Is Welton St Mary's CofE Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 43 families put Welton St Mary's CofE Primary Academy as their first choice for 44 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 43 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 139187.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.