Cranwell Primary School (Foundation), Sleaford

In its own words: "The aim of Cranwell Primary School is to provide opportunities for children to develop as independent, confident, successful learners with high aspirations who know how to make a positive contribution in their local community and the wider society. There is a high focus on developing children's moral, spiritual, social and cultural understanding."

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) reached the expected standard in reading and 75% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 72% and 71% in Lincolnshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 83% in reading and 81% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 25 families put Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) as their first choice and 42 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) are Rauceby Church of England Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 82% reading, 85% maths); The Leasingham St Andrew's Church of England Primary School (2.8 miles, Good, 87% reading, 90% maths); The Welbourn Church of England Primary School (3.8 miles, Good, 86% reading, 57% maths); and Leadenham Church of England Academy (3.9 miles, 71% reading, 43% maths).

Cranwell Primary School (Foundation)'s 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

11.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Cranwell Primary School (Foundation).

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (adjacent), 30 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Lincolnshire (33).

In 2024/25, Cranwell Primary School (Foundation) issued 14 suspensions, 4.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.