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Washingborough Academy

Primary · Academy converter · Lincoln, LN4 1BW

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National ranking

Key stage 2 2024/25

#9,912 of 15,057

Worse than 65% of schools in England

Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Washingborough Academy Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 Nov 2017

Ofsted rating
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

PhasePrimary
TypeAcademy converter
Ages3 to 11
Pupils268
GenderMixed
Head teacherDr Jason O'Rourke
TrustAURUM ACADEMIES TRUST
Local authorityLincolnshire
Opened01 Apr 2012
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 137977.

Key stage 2 results

2024/25

Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.

MeasureThis schoolLincolnshireEngland
Expected standard in reading, writing and maths58%, worse than England, similar to Lincolnshire59%63%
Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing.3%, worse than England, worse than Lincolnshire6%8%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.105, similar to England, similar to Lincolnshire104106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.104, similar to England, similar to Lincolnshire104105
Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.105, similar to England, similar to Lincolnshire104105
Expected standard in reading74%, similar to England, similar to Lincolnshire71%76%
Expected standard in writing82%, better than England, better than Lincolnshire71%73%
Expected standard in maths68%, worse than England, similar to Lincolnshire71%75%
Pupils taking tests38--

Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils268
Girls133
Boys135
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.19.4%
First language not English4.9%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.315
Pupils excluding nurseryPupils who take up school places.248
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.21.3%
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.39
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.4
Average class size24

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

White British
87.7%
Other White
4.1%
Other mixed
2.6%
White and Asian
1.5%
White and Black African
0.7%
Indian
0.7%
African
0.7%
Other Asian
0.4%
Caribbean
0.4%
Other ethnic group
0.4%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher25
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.14.8
Teachers (FTE)10.4
Teaching assistants (FTE)7.23
Support staff (FTE)11.91
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/2511.4
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/2510.4
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/250
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/251

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Admissions

2026/27

Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.

MeasureThis school
Offers made (Reception)Places offered on national offer day.18
Applications (Reception)Includes every preference parents listed.38
First preference applications (Reception)Families who put this school as their first choice.18
First preference offers (Reception)First-choice applicants who were offered a place.18
Applications from another local authority (Reception)0

Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolLincolnshireEngland
Overall absence5%, similar to England, similar to Lincolnshire4.9%5.1%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.12.6%, similar to England, similar to Lincolnshire12.4%13.2%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.0%, better than England, better than Lincolnshire1.1%1%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate1.5%
Pupils with one or more suspensions1.1%
Permanent exclusion rate0%
Permanent exclusions0

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near Washingborough Academy
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.8 miPrimaryHeighington Millfield Primary AcademyAcademy converter
Good
1.0 miPrimaryCherry Willingham Primary AcademyAcademy converter
Good
1.6 miPrimaryLincoln Carlton AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
1.7 miSecondaryBranston Community AcademyAcademy converter
Requires improvement
1.7 miSecondaryThe Priory Pembroke AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
1.8 miPrimaryBranston Church of England Infant AcademyAcademy converter
Outstanding

Frequently asked questions about Washingborough Academy

What is Washingborough Academy's Ofsted rating?

Washingborough Academy is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 16 Nov 2017.

How does Washingborough Academy rank in England?

Washingborough Academy ranks 9,912 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (worse than 65% of schools).

What are Washingborough Academy's SATs results?

In 2024/25, 58% of pupils at Washingborough Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).

How hard is it to get into Washingborough Academy?

For Reception entry in 2026/27, Washingborough Academy made 18 offers from 38 applications (2.1 per offer), and 18 of 18 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.

How many pupils attend Washingborough Academy?

Washingborough Academy has 268 pupils aged 3 to 11.

What is the capacity of Washingborough Academy?

Washingborough Academy had 315 school places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at Washingborough Academy?

At Washingborough Academy, the average class had 24 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 25 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at Washingborough Academy?

In 2025/26, pupils at Washingborough Academy missed 5% of sessions (England 5.1%), and 12.6% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 13.2%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.