Alford Primary School, Alford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Alford Primary School is a warm, inclusive place where children thrive academically and personally. Staff have high expectations for every child and provide expertly tailored support, particularly for those who need extra help. Parents love the school for its ambitious curriculum, excellent behaviour culture, and the way it helps children develop as well-rounded individuals.
Key Strengths
- Exceptionally well-designed curriculum with clear focus on what pupils should learn and remember at each stage
- Highly effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, enabling them to access the full curriculum
- Outstanding reading programme with consistent phonics delivery and daily reading, resulting in confident and fluent readers
- Excellent pupil behaviour and attitudes from early years through Year 6, with clear routines and strong relationships
- Strong early years provision with precisely designed learning activities that develop children's knowledge and independence
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Theatre trips, residential visits, school visitors, playground leader roles, well-being ambassador roles, eco ambassador roles, music and sport opportunities, charity work fundraising for local food bank
Alford Primary School shows significant improvement across all areas since its previous inspection. Pupils are happy, feel safe, and are highly motivated to learn with excellent behaviour and strong relationships.
At a Glance
44.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
33 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 67% to 79%. Maths has improved from 72% to 79%. Writing has remained stable at around 77%.
Class Sizes
22.3
Avg class size
19.2
Infant (KS1)
24.6
KS2
14
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
72%
Available places
304 pupils
420 capacity
116 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Alford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Alford
Admissions Demand - Lincolnshire
Places available
8,932
Applications
6,589
Got 1st preference
95.7%
Got preferred school
99.1%
Primary admissions across Lincolnshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(8)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.32845%
Overall absence
9.92908%
Persistent absence
282
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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