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Linchfield Academy | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
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Linchfield Academy
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Staff teach phonics well, encouraging fluent reading and matching books to letter sounds students know.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have developed a strong curriculum with clear plans ensuring pupils retain knowledge and make connections.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers sometimes fail to check pupils’ understanding before moving on, affecting progress.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Reading ambassadors promote a love for reading; however, mathematics performance specifics not highlighted.
Support for Falling Behind: Leaders intervene early when pupils have too much time off school, keeping absences low.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, courteous, and eager to join lessons, take pride in their work, and demonstrate good behaviour.
Support for SEND Pupils: SEND pupils receive support precisely matched to their individual needs, allowing them to follow the ambitious curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff receive effective safeguarding training and report concerns promptly; pupils learn how to keep themselves safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure equality and inclusive views, teaching values and attitudes for pupils to be successful learners and members of society.
Parent Feedback: Parents recognize recent improvements at Linchfield Academy.
Parental Involvement: Leaders take pupils’ and parents' ideas on board, evidenced by collaborative projects like the quiet area in the playground.
Extracurricular Activities: Several leadership roles and ranges of clubs like gardening club which grows and sells vegetables.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers demonstrate what pupils need to learn, but inconsistencies affect pupil progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers do not always check pupils’ understanding or model learning effectively, requiring better assessment use in lessons.
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About Us
Linchfield Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lincolnshire, East Midlands.
It has 324 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 63% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C
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C+
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 5-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.5 | 20.3 | 23.4 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 105 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 106 | 105 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 98 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% | 52.4% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 5.83% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 3.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | 1 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 28th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 3rd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 29th Oct 2024 - 19th Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Linchfield Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1