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Waddingham Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Waddingham Primary School
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Waddingham Primary School
- Primary
- Waddingham DN21 4SX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have thought carefully about the teaching of phonics and early reading. This is effective in ensuring that pupils learn and remember new letter sounds and words.
Success of the Curriculum: There is a well-designed and sequenced curriculum in most subjects. Pupils understand differences, healthy relationships, and goals.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a small number of subjects, the planned content is not as precise as it could be. Leaders should ensure that the curriculum content in all subjects is planned and sequenced in enough detail.
Performance in Maths & Reading: The teaching of mathematics is a strength. There is a consistent approach to teaching early reading, ensuring that pupils become confident readers.
Support for Falling Behind: Frequent and accurate assessments mean that pupils who might be falling behind are easily spotted. Extra phonics sessions quickly fill knowledge gaps.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Incidents of bullying and low-level disruption are extremely rare. Pupils behave very well in classes and on the playground.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are identified promptly and receive effective support from staff along with positive links with a range of outside agencies.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Staff know the signs of potential neglect and abuse to look out for. Incidents of bullying are extremely rare.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Messages around online safety, diversity, and respect for others are given importance, helping ensure pupil welfare and safety.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive and supportive of the school with comments like, ‘All of the staff are willing to go above and beyond for the children.'
Parental Involvement: Parents attend celebration assemblies which ensure that the messages around online safety, diversity, and respect for others are emphasized.
Extracurricular Activities: Opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests include art, music, and different sports clubs. The daily mile encourages pupils to keep fit.
Teacher Engagement: Staff have good subject knowledge and plan appropriate lessons that take into account pupils’ prior knowledge. A pupil remarked, 'Teachers work some sort of magic to help us understand things.'
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers frequently assess pupils’ knowledge and understanding, which helps identify where pupils might have gaps so they can improve planning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessment procedures are not as robust as they could be in a small number of subjects. Leaders should ensure that assessment procedures are rigorous yet not too burdensome.
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About Us
Waddingham Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Lincolnshire, East Midlands.
It has 86 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 43% 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 | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.9 | 25.8 | 8.5 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 108 | 96 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | 109 | 102 |
| 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 | 101 | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 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 | 43% | 52.4% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -2.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.5 | Average |
| Maths | -4.6 | Well Below 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.
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 | 108 2 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 108 1 | 95 | 95 |
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 | 91% 12 | 57.21% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 18% 11 | 7.65% | 9.72% |
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 | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.7 | Above Average |
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 | 106 3 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 109 5 | 94 | 95 |
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 | 79% 29 | 55.43% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% 3 | 7.21% | 9.16% |
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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | -2.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | Below Average |
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 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 92 | 93 |
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 | 50% | 50.93% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 6.28% | 8.19% |
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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | Below Average |
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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
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Waddingham Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1