The Metheringham Primary School

A good community school school in Lincolnshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Metheringham Primary School.

Lincoln, LN43BX Ofsted: Good Age 5-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
46.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 55.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
6 December 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Princes Street
Metheringham
Lincoln, LN43BX
Phone
1526320039
Website
metheringhamprimary.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
120382
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Princes Street, Metheringham, Lincoln, LN4 3BX
Website
http://www.metheringhamprimary.co.uk/
Age range
5-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
280 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
273
Free School Meals
20.5% (56 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.7% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.2%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
10.5 (7.0 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 106.0
2023 101.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

The Metheringham Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 101.0 103.0
2024 104.0 106.0

Overall Trend:

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
20 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
39
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
273 pupils
5-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.0 per year)

Up 3.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Inspire, Believe and Achieve"

Honesty Kindness Courage Pride Curiosity

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Metheringham Primary School. Metheringham is a friendly and inclusive learning community that aims to inspire lifelong learning, nurture well‑being and empower our school community to thrive; motto ‘Inspire, Believe and Achieve’; curriculum is creative and imaginative; aims to help pupils believe in themselves and achieve; Headteacher: Mrs Leanne Duggin.

Facilities

Reading sheds (KS1 and KS2) School library Reading areas Classroom reading nooks

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care is provided on-site by three providers: Kids’ Corner Day Nursery – Home from Home (open 7:00am–6:00pm; home cooked meals; convenient onsite parking), Premier Education – on-site at Metheringham Primary School (open 7:15am–6:00pm; nutritious breakfast and evening snacks), and Yellow Brick Road – wraparound care for families with siblings and Year 6 pupils (open 7:15am–6:00pm; home-cooked meals).

Admissions Criteria

PAN 40; follows Lincolnshire County Council admissions guidance; Admissions Policy; offers and appeals timetable available via LCC.

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