A good community school school in Lincolnshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Winchelsea Primary School Ruskington.
Overall school rating
/ 100
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Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
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Basic details and characteristics
Official government statistics
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 102.0 | 103.0 |
| 2023 | 103.0 | 105.0 |
Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.
Interactive performance metrics over time
| Year | Mat Average | Read Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 103.0 | 105.0 |
| 2024 | 102.0 | 103.0 |
Overall Trend:
Declining trend (-1.5 per year)
Derived insights and analysis
Declining trend (-1.5 per year)
Down -1.5% over 3 years
Information extracted from the school's own website
"All individuals matter"
Headteacher welcomes visitors and is described as being ambitious for all children, aiming to bring out the absolute best in every member of the school family. The message emphasizes that every child is cared for, feels safe and nurtured to express themselves and grow in confidence. Pupils are described as enjoying coming to school and feeling happy and safe; staff have high expectations of pupil behaviour; Ofsted 2023 is noted.
Clubs
Breakfast Club runs from 7.45 am to 8.45 am; Places must be booked in advance; £2.50 per session without breakfast, £3.00 per session with breakfast (breakfast food provided is in line with The School Food Standards); bookings can be made via the online form or by emailing [email protected] or via the school office; bookings should be made by 12 noon the day before; payment should be in advance or on the day of attendance; the school reserves the right to withhold Breakfast Club provision if fees are not paid. After-school clubs are provided and run by teachers, teaching assistants and outside agencies, including G.R.O.W.S. (Gardening Rangers of Winchelsea School).
School Admissions are co-ordinated through the Local Authority – Lincolnshire County Council. For Reception start in September 2026 the online application opens 17 November 2025 and closes nationally at midday on 15 January 2026; Lincolnshire’s final closing date for late applications is midday 12 February 2026, with admissions re-opening 16 April 2026 and closing 16 May 2026. For all other year groups, parents should contact the school office to check vacancies and then apply through the Lincolnshire County Council in-year co-ordination scheme. A birth certificate is required to verify age, and information on the admission form is for the school’s pupil database. Appeals are co-ordinated by the Local Authority. Transport eligibility for school travel may apply from 2 March (secondary offer day) or 16 April (primary offer day) once an offer is received. Further admissions documents are available via Lincolnshire County Council. If a place is refused, appeals are handled through the LA. Contact details for the LA are provided in the admissions information.
Breakfast Club: £2.50 per session without breakfast; £3.00 per session with breakfast. Breakfast is provided in line with The School Food Standards. Places must be booked in advance. Payment in advance or on the day of attendance; the school may withhold Breakfast Club if fees are unpaid.
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